Candlenut

Eastern Redbud

About Candlenut and Eastern Redbud

Candlenut

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

-25

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-123-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-6

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

Eastern Redbud

In German

Candlenut Baum

OstRedbud

In French

arbre Candlenut

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Fabales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

60010

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Eastern Redbud. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Eastern Redbud

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

Candlenut and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Candlenut and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Candlenut and Eastern Redbud

Care of Candlenut and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.