How do you prune a macadamia nut tree? And what is the best fertilizer to use?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/macadamia/how-to-grow-macadamia-trees.htm
We have found a bush macadamia nut tree and have some cuttings. What is the best way to strike a cutting please? Old wood, new wood and how long will it take to strike? We live in Nth QLD (Dalbeg) Looking forward to receiving your answer Thank's for your time Kind Regards Nicki
Well, by far, the easiest way to guarantee a cutting is by taking new wood. This will mean that it will take a little longer to mature, but you can get much better success rates with new wood. This article will give you more information on taking cuttings from shrubs and trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm
We have two mature macadamia nut trees in our (Southern California) garden. They produce prolifically, but despite trying MANY techniques over many years, we are unable to successfully harvest and preserve the nuts. For us they are simply an attractive nuisance for rats. We want to stop the nut production. I think there are sprays for olive trees to prevent fruit from setting. Is there any similar way to halt the nut production on our trees without harming the tree?
Yes there is. This can be quite difficult, but with the right timing, and knowhow you can do this. Here is an article that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/fruit-tree-sterilization.htm
I have 12 macadamia trees, however the monkeys ensure that I never get any nuts, I chase them, but they`re too sly.Anyway I have this idea to make shadecloth jackets for the trees.So I was going to wait for the nuts to get to about peanut size, and then pull my jackets over the trees, do you think it`ll be successful, or do you have any other ways of dealing with the monkeys?I live 35Km`s South of Durban, South Africa. PS. Do you know what we call shadecloth, it is a plastic type of sacking.
I would not know how to protect against monkeys, as we do not have this issue in our country. Being as intelligent as they are I would say that just about anything you do will be outsmarted by their need for food.
I could suggest asking a local nursery about what they do when this issue arrives. Sorry I could not be of much help here.
We live in Toowoomba Queensland. Our macadamia tree is around 20 years old but has not produced nuts for the last 5 years or so. We live on acreage and unfortunately have not looked after the tree in recent years, however we have more time on our hands now. Can you please tell me what I need to do to get the tree to produce again?
It could be that it is lacking fertilizer, or has contracted a disease. Can you include a photo? This article will give you information on their care in the meantime: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/macadamia/how-to-grow-macadamia-trees.htm
DO I NEED 2 MACADAMIA TREES TO MAKE NUTS AND IF SO WHERE CAN I BUY A MALE AND FEMALE TREE TO SHIP TO FLORIDA. I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE PRICE I WANT TREES AT LEAST 5 FEET TALL
Macadamias can self-pollinate to some extent with one tree, but cross-pollination greatly increases nut production, so it's best to have two trees. Bees are the usual pollinators, and it they are unavailable you will need to pollinate by hand. Here is some information about which varieties seem to self-pollinate better than others:
http://stfc.org.au/macadamia-tips
What are the major nutrients in nursery? Soil preparation about seedling?
I am unsure to what the exact question is, but I will include a collection of articles that will give you more information; https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/macadamia/