Candlenut

Aleurites moluccanus, Euphorbiaceae

Zones

10–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Full Sun (optimal)

Moderate

5.5 – 7

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Candlenut trees produce compounds that can inhibit nearby fruit trees and create dense shade

Oil

Seeds

Candlenut grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

Good companions for Candlenut include Balsa, Tropical Almond.

Design guilds with Candlenut and see companion relationships visually.