Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
North America
Habitat
Woodlands
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
American Elm
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Lichtnussbaum
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Aleurites moluccana
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
olmo americano
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
American Elm
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
olmo americano
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kukui and Elm
Season and care of Kukui and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Elm Physical Information
Kukui and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Elm are as follows:
Care of Kukui and Elm
Care of Kukui and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.