Candlenut

Birch

About Candlenut and Birch

Candlenut

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

-60

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

7-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

भोज पत्र

In German

Candlenut Baum

Birke

In French

arbre Candlenut

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Abedul

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

bétula

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Brzoza

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Fagales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

60034

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Birch? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Birch. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Birch has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Candlenut and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Birch

Season and care of Candlenut and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Candlenut and Birch Physical Information

Candlenut and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Birch are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Candlenut and Birch

Care of Candlenut and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.