What is a macadamia nut?
Q: What is a macadamia nut?
A: The macadamia nut is the fruit of a tree that first came from the east coast of Australia. It has a creamy white color and a flavor that many people like.
Q: Where does the macadamia tree grow best?
A: The macadamia tree grows best in subtropical (wet and always warm) climates with well-drained soil and 40 to 100 inches (1,000 to 2,500 mm) of rain a year.
Q: How tall can the macadamia tree grow?
A: The macadamia tree can grow up to 25 feet (7.6 metres) high.
Q: What are some ways people use macadamias?
A: People eat roasted (cooked) macadamias by themselves, as well as using them in cookies, cakes, pastries, and candies. They also use them like almonds and cashews as part of cooked meals in an Oriental style of cooking.
Q: When did commercial production for Macadamias start?
A: Commercial production for Macadamias started in Australia in the late 1880s and later spread to Hawaii during the 1920s before spreading to California, Mexico, and other places with warm climate.
Q: Is it safe for dogs to eat Macadamias?
A: No - Macdamia nuts are poisonous to dogs so they should not be eaten by them. A dog usually needs 24 to 48 hours to recover fully after eating Macdamia nuts if they do consume any accidentally.
Q: What family does the plant belong too?
A:The plant belongs too the Proteaceae family of flowering plants
