Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Habitat
Woodlands
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Kukui and Black Cherry
Season and care of Kukui and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Black Cherry Physical Information
Kukui and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Black Cherry are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Black Cherry
Care of Kukui and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.