Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
South America
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Pollution, 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
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
-
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Peppertree
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Peppertree
In German
Candlenut Baum
Peppertree
In French
arbre Candlenut
Peppertree
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
peppertree
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Peppertree
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Peppertree
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Peppertree
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Peppertree
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Peppertree
Season and care of Candlenut and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Peppertree Physical Information
Candlenut and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Peppertree are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Peppertree
Care of Candlenut and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.