Macadamia nut trees can start bearing a small crop in the fifth year after planting, and full production is reached in 12 to 15 years.

What time of year do macadamia trees fruit?

How do I tell when the macadamia nuts are ripe and ready to be harvested? Macadamias will fall to the ground when they are mature so the best time to harvest the nuts is as soon as they drop. This should be between March and August with the majority falling in May and June.

How long do macadamia nuts take to grow?

Creating the world's finest nut takes patience, skill and lots of loving attention. It can take 10 to 15 years before a macadamia tree reaches maturity and maximum yield. Mature trees grow to heights of between 12 and 15 metres and have shiny dark green leaves.