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About Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Bull Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Tree   

Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico   
China   

Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly   
Not Available   

Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 7   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.72 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Brown, White   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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, EDTA iron   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Pollen   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Bull Grass   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
Bull Grass   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Bull Grass   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Bull Herbe   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Bull Hierba   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Δελτίο Grass   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
touro grama   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Bull Trawa   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Bull Grass   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Sapindales   

Family
Poaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Muhlenbergia   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Eragrostideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Chloridoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
180   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven. Bull Grass doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Bull Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bull Grass has allergic reactions like Pollen and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Bull Grass and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Bull Grass 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.

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