🥜 Candle Nut
Aleurites moluccanus
nuts
Tree
Euphorbiaceae
☀️ Sun
Full Sun
💧 Water
Moderate
🗺️ Zones
10-12
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
Well-draining
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
25-40 ft
📐 Height
30-60 ft
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (1)
Universal companion
⚠️ Keep Apart (1)
Juglone sensitive
📝 Growing Notes
Hawaiian state tree. Nuts used for seasoning and traditionally burned as candles.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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