Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
-
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Candlenut Baum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
arbre Candlenut
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candlenut and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Candlenut and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Candlenut and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Candlenut and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Candlenut and Blackjack Oak
Care of Candlenut and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.