Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, 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
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Malus domestica Wolf River
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Wolf River Apple
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Wolf River Apple
In German
Candlenut Baum
Wolf River Apple
In French
arbre Candlenut
Wolf River Apple
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Wolf River Apple
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Wolf River Apple
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Wolf River Apple
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Wolf River Apple
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Wolf River Apple
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candlenut and Wolf River Apple
Season and care of Candlenut and Wolf River Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Wolf River Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wolf River Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Wolf River Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wolf River Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Wolf River Apple Physical Information
Candlenut and Wolf River Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Wolf River Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Wolf River Apple are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Wolf River Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wolf River Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Wolf River Apple
Care of Candlenut and Wolf River Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.