Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
North America, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-6
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Scale Insects
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Silverberry
In German
Candlenut Baum
Silverberry
In French
arbre Candlenut
Silverberry
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Silverberry
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Silverberry
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Silverberry
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Silverberry
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Silverberry
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rhamnales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Properties of Candlenut and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Silverberry. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Silverberry 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 Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Silverberry
Season and care of Candlenut and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Silverberry Physical Information
Candlenut and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Silverberry are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Candlenut and Silverberry
Care of Candlenut and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.