Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Candlenut Baum
Baum des Himmels
In French
arbre Candlenut
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Ailanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candlenut and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Candlenut and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Candlenut and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Candlenut and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.