Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Woodlands
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
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
Medium
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
boxberry
In German
Lichtnussbaum
boxberry
In French
Aleurites moluccana
boxberry
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
boxberry
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
boxberry
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
boxberry
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
boxberry
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Burning
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Ericales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Kukui and Boxberry
Season and care of Kukui and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Boxberry Physical Information
Kukui and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Boxberry are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kukui and Boxberry
Care of Kukui and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.