Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
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 water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Nannyberry
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Nannyberry
In German
Candlenut Baum
Nannyberry
In French
arbre Candlenut
alisier
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Nannyberry
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Nannyberry
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Nannyberry
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Nannyberry
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Dipsacales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candlenut and Nannyberry
Season and care of Candlenut and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Nannyberry Physical Information
Candlenut and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Nannyberry are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Nannyberry
Care of Candlenut and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.