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About Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Catmint


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Tree   

Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia   
China   

Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
600   
14
Not Available   

Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Spreading   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
20.30 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
40.60 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

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

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

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

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

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season   
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, Alkaline   
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Birds   

Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents   
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
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Catmint   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
कटमींट   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Katzenminze   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Catmint   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
catmint   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
catmint   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
nêveda   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
catmint   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
nepetae mixtam   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Lamiales   
Sapindales   

Family
Lamiaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Nepeta   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Nepeteae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven. Catmint doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Catmint does not have fragrant flowers. Catmint has allergic reactions like Anaesthesia and Irritation to urinary tract and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Anaesthesia and Irritation to urinary tract. 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 Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven

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

Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Catmint and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Catmint 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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