Kukui (Candlenut) Tree 18″-24″ (Aleurites Molluccana)

$89.50

Kukui Tree plants germinated in early 2022, ready to plant. Germinated seeds from an adult Kukui Tree growing in the Florida Keys,

Kukui tree plants
Kukui tree plants 18″24″

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Description

Kukui tree plants

Kukui Tree plants 18″-24″ ready to thrive!

Kukui Tree plants germinated and potted in early 2022 are ready! Best grown in frost-free USDA hardiness zones 10  to 12, this evergreen is a fast grower that quickly becomes a beautiful flowering canopy reaching over 10 m (34 feet) in height with an average spread of 8 m (25 feet). Tolerant to most soil conditions, it prefers full sun, moist well drained soil in a humid climate. It needs lots of room and will thrive in full tropical or sub-tropical climate. 
This is not a suitable houseplant, however; with proper care it is possible to be grown as a bonsai in a container.
 

Kukui tree plantsAleurites moluccana is the state tree of Hawaii. Also referred to Kukui Nut Tree, Candleberry Tree, Candlenut Tree, Indian Walnut, or Varnish Tree is found in many tropical regions. Considered highly ornamental it can reach 65 feet or more at maturity and have wide spreading branches.  This tree thrives in moist tropical regions and tolerates a range of soils, temperature and moisture levels. With a fairly aggressive growth rate, it will produce fruit within 5-10 years of planting.

 

Kukui Blossom

Noted for light green/silvery foliage and numerous sprays of creamy white fragrant blooms, The Kukui Tree produces a fleshy fruit containing nuts which are prized for their high oil content and ability to burn about 15 minutes, hence the nickname candlenut.  

Kukui tree plants
Planting instructions:  

Choose an area of full sunlight anticipating the mature tree to span up to 25 feet. Ideally prefers slightly acidic fertile soil, although it can tolerate most soil types in a humid area that has a well-drained and medium moisture soil.

Kukui Tree
Kukui Tree
Kukui Nuts
Kukui Nuts

Kukui tree plants

Kukui tree plants 18″24″

 

Additional information

Weight 32 oz
Dimensions 6 × 6 × 24 in

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