Candelnut
Aleurites moluccanus
Euphorbiaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced
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This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.
Quick Facts
Height
20–50 ft
Spread
65 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun to Shade
Soil
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 8b–10a
Bloom Time
Seasonal bloomer
Origin
the Indo-Malay region but this is difficult to establish because of early spread by humans