Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Waterer Scotch Pine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Candlenut Baum
Waldkiefer
In French
arbre Candlenut
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Scott abiit
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Pineae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candlenut and Scot Pine
Season and care of Candlenut and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Scot Pine Physical Information
Candlenut and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Scot Pine are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Candlenut and Scot Pine
Care of Candlenut and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.