Macadamia integrifolia

Other Name

Macadamia Nut

Location

Anzac Hostel, 78 North Road,, BRIGHTON VIC 3186 - Property No T11413

File Number

T11413

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

Located at Anzac Hostel,'Kamesburgh', this attractive specimen is unusual in cultivation in Victoria. Macadamia integrifolia is a rainforest species endemic to Queensland. It is also known as the smooth-shelled macadamia, bush nut, nut oak, Queensland nut, Bauple nut or bopple nut.Macadamia, like banksias, waratahs and grevilleas, are members of the Proteaceae family.

Measurements: 06/1982
Spread (m): 7
Girth (m): 2
Height (m): 9.3.
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good

Measurements: 27/01/2010
Spread (m):5
Girth (m): Multiple trunks
Height (m): 10
Condition: Tree has severe die back in canopy & appears to be suffering from the drought.

Access: Restricted
Classified: 26/06/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree