Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Populus tremuloides
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
candlenut पेड़
In German
Zitterpappel
Candlenut Baum
In French
tremble
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
árbol candlenut
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Salicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Saliceae
Aleuritideae
Properties of Quaking Aspen and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Quaking Aspen and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Quaking Aspen and Candlenut. Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Quaking Aspen does not have fragrant flowers. Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like and Candlenut has allergic reactions like . 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 Quaking Aspen and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Candlenut
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Candlenut Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Candlenut are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Quaking Aspen and Candlenut
Care of Quaking Aspen and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.