Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
एमु बुश
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Emu Bush
Baum des Himmels
In French
Emu Bush
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
emu Μπους
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Emu Bush
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Emu Bush
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Myoporaceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Eremophila
Ailanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myoporeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Emu Bush and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Emu Bush and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Emu Bush and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Emu Bush and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Emu Bush and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Emu Bush 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.