Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Not Available
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Candlenut Baum
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
arbre Candlenut
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
american hornbeam
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candlenut and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Candlenut and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Candlenut and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Candlenut and American Hornbeam
Care of Candlenut and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.