Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Trident Maple
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Candlenut Baum
Trident-Ahorn
In French
arbre Candlenut
Trident Maple
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
arce de Trident
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
bordo Trident
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Trident klon
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Trident Maple
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Trident Maple
Season and care of Candlenut and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Candlenut and Trident Maple Physical Information
Candlenut and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Trident Maple are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Trident Maple
Care of Candlenut and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.