Like many other trees from Australia, the macadamia thrives in Hawaii. Others suited to the Islands are many grevillea, melaleuca, callistemon and eucalyptus species. When it comes to our favorite nut ...

Have you ever noticed macadamia nuts are sold in smaller quantities than other nuts? Per pound, they’re more expensive than other healthy nuts you eat. So, putting them in a smaller package is less of ...

Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified two desirable traits in macadamia trees to make orchards more productive and profitable. The national macadamia breeding program at UQ's ...

Macadamia nut trees (Macadamia integrifolia) will reach up to 50 feet high when in-ground and are a great pick if you're looking to add color to your yard. They bloom clusters of pink flowers that ...

All kinds of nuts and dried fruit are popular at Christmas, but no nut is so popular as the macadamia. Some folks on the mainland think macadamia nut trees are native to Hawaii, but here we know it is ...

Feb. 12—Hawaii's congressional delegation on Thursday introduced bills to promote the health of macadamia trees, one of the state's most valuable crops. Hawaii's congressional delegation on Thursday ...

Ian McConachie has spent much of the past 50 years tramping through the rainforest on the hunt for wild macadamia trees. “Finding a wild macadamia is akin to the thrill of finding gold,” he says. Yet ...

If you come across macadamia nuts in the snack aisle, don't get it twisted: They're much more than a mere component of your run-of-the-mill trail mix. Macadamia nuts are sweet and buttery, but beyond ...