Aleurites moluccanus ★ CANDLE NUT

A medium-sized tree, with a spreading, irregular, dense canopy. The bark is grey-brown, fairly smooth with fine vertical lines. The leaves form silvery, maple-like foliage. Flowers occur as small clusters in cream white. it forms a spherical fruit with a hard shell.

Advantages: Ornamental, Moderately fast growing, Tolerant of strong winds

Light Requirements: Full sun 

Water Tolerance:  Low water

Mature Height: 30m

Trunk diameter: 70cm+

Foliage/Flower colour: Cream white flowers