Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-7
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
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
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
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
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: Not Available
Care of Candlenut and Birch
Care of Candlenut and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed 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.