Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Golden Chain Tree
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Laburnum
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Laburnum
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Laburnum
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Laburnum
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Laburnum
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Złotokap
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Laburnum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kukui and Golden Chain Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Golden Chain Tree? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Golden Chain Tree. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kukui and Golden Chain Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Kukui and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Kukui and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Kukui and Golden Chain Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.