Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Candlenut Baum
Brasil Baum
In French
arbre Candlenut
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candlenut and Brazilwood
Season and care of Candlenut and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Brazilwood Physical Information
Candlenut and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Brazilwood are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Brazilwood
Care of Candlenut and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.