Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Woodlands
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Crimson
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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
अमुर मेपल
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Aleurites moluccana
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
arce de Amur
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
de bordo amur
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
klon amur
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
amur acernis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kukui and Amur Maple
Season and care of Kukui and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Amur Maple Physical Information
Kukui and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Amur Maple are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Amur Maple
Care of Kukui and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.