Placentia in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Macadamia Tree

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 22, 2008

1. Macadamia Tree Marker

Inscription. These Australian nut-producing trees are the oldest Macadamia tetraphylla in California. They were planted prior to 1890 by a local spiritualist health colony, the Societas Fraternia. Members experimented with many varieties of fruits and nuts to enhance their strict vegetarian diet. The colony remained active until the 1920's.

Erected 1986 by Orange County Board of Supervisors, Orange County Historical Commission, and Shady Hollow Placentia Homeowners Association. (Marker Number 34.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 33° 53.44′ N, 117° 52.529′ W. Marker is in Placentia, California, in Orange County. It is on Macadamia Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 608 Macadamia Lane, Placentia CA 92870, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally,

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it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dr. George C. Clark Family Home (approx. half a mile away); Bradford House (approx. 0.6 miles away); The First Valencia Orchard in California (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lewis Lemke House (approx. 0.9 miles away); First City Hall and Police Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); Original Placentia District Library (approx. 1.4 miles away); Placentia National Bank (approx. 1½ miles away); Stradley Building No. 2 (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Placentia.

Macadamia Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 22, 2008

2. Macadamia Tree and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,356 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.