Candlenut

European Beech

About Candlenut and European Beech

Candlenut

European Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

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

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

-18

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

FAGUS sylvatica

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

European Beech

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

यूरोपीय बीच

In German

Candlenut Baum

Rotbuche

In French

arbre Candlenut

Hêtre commun

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Fagus sylvatica

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

Faia-europeia

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Buk zwyczajny

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Europae fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Fagales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

60013

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and European Beech

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

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Season and Care of Candlenut and European Beech

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

Candlenut and European Beech Physical Information

Candlenut and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and European Beech are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Candlenut and European Beech

Care of Candlenut and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and European Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, 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 European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.