Macadamia Varieties

Beaumont

• The hybrid variety Beaumont, was discovered by Dr. J. H. Beaumont. It produces a round, medium to large nut, with a medium-thick shell. You will enjoy the beauty of this attractive, upright tree, with red leaves and bright pink flowers. It is a beautiful addition to your home garden.

Cate

• The Cate variety originated in Malibu, California on the property of William R. Cate. It produces medium to large nuts with medium shells with tasty kernels. Cates are adapted for mostly commercial use in California. Peak harvest is in October and November.

Dorado

• The dorado originated in Hawaii and was introduced by Rancho Nuez Nursery. After five years, this productive tree produces medium-sized nuts that measure almost an inch. Another attractive variety, this medium-tall tree will enhance your landscape and produce nuts.

Elimbah

• Originating in Australia, the elimbah was brought to California by E. Westree. This thin-shelled nut drops year round.

James

• James originated in La Habra Heights, California. It boasts medium-sized nuts that measure 1 inch. You'll enjoy this good tasting nut that grows on a tall tree. This self-harvesting variety produces more nuts per acre than any other California variety, that is, after waiting two to three years for production to begin.

Keaau

• The Keaau is original to Lawai Valley, Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii. Its medium-sized nut is small and smooth with a thin shell. The very productive tree bears smooth, medium brown, thin shelled, nuts from August to November.

Vista

• The vista hybrid originated in Rancho Santa Fe, California and was discovered by Cliff Tanner. It bears small to medium-sized nuts that measure smaller than 1 inch. Boasting excellent flavor and a very thin shell, Vista variety can be easily cracked with a standard nut cracker. Appreciate the beauty of this medium sized tree that blooms with pink flowers.

Waimanalo

• Waimanalo, originated at the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, Waimanalo, Hawaii. This medium sized tree is pyramidal in shape and produces large clusters of nuts with thick shells and good flavor. Surprisingly, this Hawaiian variety prefers cool climates, and after five years it bears nuts yielding crops both inland and near the ocean.