Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Western Asia
Types
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Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
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
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
मीठी चेरी
In German
Candlenut Baum
Süße Kirsche
In French
arbre Candlenut
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Cereza dulce
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Cereja doce
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Candlenut and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Sweet Cherry. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Candlenut and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Candlenut and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Candlenut and Sweet Cherry
Care of Candlenut and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.