Macadamia integrifolia Family: Proteaceae Common Name(s): Grown by: Ann DeRosa, El Cerrito This is one of the best kept secrets of the Bay Area- your own fresh macadamia nuts. Yes they do grow here as evidenced by this flowering branch displayed from a 20 foot tree in the east bay. It is an attractive narrow leaved tree with racemes of pendulous very fragrant flowers in the spring. In the fall through early winter these flowers produce the macadamia nuts of commerce if the cultural requirements of the plant are met. These are foremost full sun, warm summer temperatures, and well drained somewhat acid soil that gets a little extra summer water. Ann has shared the fruit from this tree in the past and they are really delicious. Photo by Steve Morse