Macadamia integrifolia

Macadamia integrifolia is toxic to cats and dogs. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Macadamia Tree and Nelmac II.

dogs cats

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Depression Weakness Vomiting Tremors Fever Stiffness Cardiac Arrhythmias High Heart Rate

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Macadamia integrifolia is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australian rainforests. Common names include macadamia, smooth-shelled macadamia, bush nut, Queensland nut, Bauple nut and nut oak.

Common Names

  • Macadamia Tree
  • Nelmac II

Also recorded as Bauplenut, Bush Nut, Macadamia, Nut Oak, Queensland Nut Tree and Queenslandnut.

Facts

Family
Proteaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Tree
In the wild
AU, US, BR, NZ, ZA, CO + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.