This large tree has an erect greyish trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. The large heart-shaped dark green leaves may be lobed and the small greenish white, star-shaped flowers appear in clusters, followed by globular fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Aleurites moluccanais naturally found the South Pacific Islands to northern Australia growing on moist, fertile well drained soils in a protected to open sunny position and is drought and frost tender.

Candle Nut is grown for its habit and fruit. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a specimen or cultivated in tropical regions for its wood and fruit. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is long lived. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions and the timber is used to make canoes or for the construction of houses.ID 1801

Aleurites(a-LOOR-i-teez) moluccana(mo-LUK-ka-na)

Euphorbiaceae(yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Spurge Family