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About Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Grape Hyacinth


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   
Tree   

Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia   
China   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
Not Available   
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Brown, Black   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Narrow   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
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?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained   
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
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

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

Pruning
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   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs   
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
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
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance   
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
MUSCARI   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Grape Hyacinth   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
अंगूर जलकुंभी   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Traubenhyazinthen   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Muscari   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Muscari   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
grape hyacinth   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Muscari   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Szafirek   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Muscari   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Sapindales   

Family
Asparagaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Muscari   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Scilloideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
42   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven. Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Grape Hyacinth does not have fragrant flowers. Grape Hyacinth has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Hyacinth season is Not Available and Tree-of-Heaven season is Not Available. The type of soil for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Hyacinth height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Grape Hyacinth and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Hyacinth pruning is done 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 Grape Hyacinth 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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