Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
European crab apple
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
european crab apple
In German
Candlenut Baum
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
arbre Candlenut
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
european crab apple
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candlenut and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Candlenut and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Candlenut and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Candlenut and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and European Crab Apple
Care of Candlenut and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.