Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Tree-of-Heaven
In German
Bambus
Baum des Himmels
In French
Bambou
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Bambú
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
μπαμπού
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
bambu
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Bambus
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Bamboo
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Ailanthus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bamboo and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Bamboo and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Tree-of-Heaven season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bamboo and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Bamboo and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Bamboo and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Bamboo and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.