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344

Variety of Macadamia Β· Macadamia integrifolia
High-yielding Hawaiian variety for windy sites, dominant in commercial orchards.
Also known as: HAES 344, Kau
Edible value8Medicinal value2Other uses2
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA 1974

Taste & characteristics

Taste

nuttysweet

Profile

Parentage
Macadamia integrifolia (Hawaii-Selektion)
Breeder
Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station
Fruit weight
8 g

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering
Fruit harvest

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Description

Fruit

Medium nuts with good kernel recovery (~35%) and a high proportion of first-grade kernels.

Growth

Compact, wind-firm tree - favoured on exposed Hawaiian sites.

Yield

Very high yields; long a mainstay variety in Hawaii.

Notes

Good tolerance to wind-related nut drop.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species Macadamia unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? β†’ Check your site on the species page

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