Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
North America
Types
-
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
1-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Quaking Aspen
In German
Candlenut Baum
Zitterpappel
In French
arbre Candlenut
tremble
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Saliceae
Properties of Candlenut and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Quaking Aspen. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Candlenut and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Candlenut and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Quaking Aspen
Care of Candlenut and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.