Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
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Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Pinus strobus
In German
Candlenut Baum
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
arbre Candlenut
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Pinus strobus
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Aleuritideae
Pineae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and White Pine
Season and care of Candlenut and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and White Pine Physical Information
Candlenut and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and White Pine are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Candlenut and White Pine
Care of Candlenut and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.