Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red
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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Red Elderberry
In German
Candlenut Baum
Rote Holunder
In French
arbre Candlenut
Red sureau
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
pubens
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Dipsacales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candlenut and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Candlenut and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Candlenut and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Candlenut and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Red Elderberry
Care of Candlenut and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.