Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
United States, Central United States
Habitat
Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, 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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Shingle Oak
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Kies Eiche
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
gont Oak
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of Kukui and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Kukui and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Kukui and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Kukui and Shingle Oak
Care of Kukui and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.