Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Not Available
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Habitat
Woodlands
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
used as a dye
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Siberian peashrub
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kukui and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Kukui and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Kukui and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kukui and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Kukui and Siberian Peashrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.