1 foot tall! * Hawaiian Kukui nut tree * Aleurites moluccanus * Tropical Bare root retailer Plant * From Hawaii!

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Hawaiian Kukui nut tree

* Aleurites moluccanus *

Tropical Living Tree!

1 - Tree with roots, 1 foot tall!

Can be planted right away!

Grown in rich volcanic soil in Hawaii!



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Kukui Nut, Candlenut Tree (aleurites moluccana) – Hundreds of flowers, small and ivory to white in color are hardly even noticed but the nut that develops is prized for its high oil content and its ability to burn for about 15 minutes giving it the nickname candlenut. Candlenut trees thrive in moist tropical regions. Considered highly ornamental it can reach 65 feet or more at maturity and have wide spreading branches.
The growth rate of Candlenut will vary greatly depending on soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. A few leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress.



QUICK SPECS:

OUTDOOR - Zone 10a-11

PATIO - Zone 4a-11

SOIL TYPE - Rich Moist

SUN - 80-100%



TROPICAL TREE CARE.
Tropical trees grow happily while flowering and fruiting in a pot or in ground. They will add an edible accent to your outdoor space, garden or patio. In cooler zones a containerized tree can be relocated indoors for the winter months.
When you receive your new tree, there is no need to worry about planting right away. Your new plant can be stored for a while by simply placing it in a bucket with about a half inch of water and moving it to a shady location, simply keep moist. This will give you plenty of time to select the ideal location for your new tropical tree.

CONTAINER SIZE.
All tropical fruiting varieties grow very well in containers, indoors or on the patio. Smaller varieties grow best in 12″ to 16″ diameter pots while larger varieties need enough room for growth, generally a 16″ to 30″ diameter, a 14+” deep container will suffice. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your tree will be. When the tree becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot.

SOIL.
Candlenut Trees enjoy a well drained, general potting mix easily found at your local box store. Remember try to stay away from arid or wet, mucky soils.

FERTILIZER.
To help establish your new Candlenut Tree, fertilize sparingly ten inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow at a slower pace. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the plant. Its best to use a brand you know and trust.

GROW ZONE & LIGHT.
Best outdoors if grown in zone 10a-11, find your zone in photos above. This tree requires 80-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is often best. In the northern end of their grow zone Candlenut Trees should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. The patio zone is 4b-11 which means the potted tree will flourish over the summer months in colder zones but must be brought inside before winter.

BEFORE YOU PLANT OUTDOORS.
These trees are grown under 20-40% shade. If you plant this tree in a brightly lit area you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting.

Note: Before leaving, plants are inspected, watered, and pruned. Larger plants, generally, will be topped to 36″ or 48″ overall, depending on the variety, if necessary, to facilitate shipping. You may want to order your Kukui Nut, Candlenut Tree (aleurites moluccana) online now while they are in stock, supplies are limited.



SHIPPING to USA - One day a week!


(Due to having every plant inspected, please understand that we ship out one day a week.)


FREE USPS mail shipping with tracking.

(Plant will ship with NO SOIL, with moss or other medium to keep roots/cutting moist during transit.)


ALOHA PLANT SALE!
** Buy 3 plants & get one FREE!**
(Free plant must be equal or lesser value)

Go ahead & buy any 3 plants you want & then message me which plant you would like for free, we'll combine them into one box for shipment.



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Due to being a new nursery we aren't certified yet to send rhizomes or rooted plants to the following states: CA, AK, TX or LA.

However, we are able to send plant cuttings & seeds. Please check out our other listings for our current selection of plant cuttings & seeds, if you're looking for a certain cutting that we don't currently offer, please send us a message & we may be able to get it for you.

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Upon receiving the package, open immediately and put the plant in a shallow bucket of water at room temperature for 3-4 hours to ease the stress of shipping. Once they have a nice drink, prepare their soil and get them into a pot or the ground asap.


*A new plant may take some time to leaf out and settle into its new home, so be patient. Don't write it off after a few days — give it a couple of weeks.*


**Live plants/rhizomes may vary in size, color and appearance. Plants pictured are a representation of what you will receive and the plants included are based on current stock and may change accordingly**


All plants will be approved for export from Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland by Hawaii Department of Agriculture the day they are retailer shipped.


All orders are prepared fresh and carefully packaged for export.