Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
North America
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Does not require water in summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, 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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
skyrocket juniper
In German
Candlenut Baum
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
arbre Candlenut
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
dispararse enebro
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Candlenut and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Candlenut and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Candlenut and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Candlenut and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.