Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Tree
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
China
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Cottage garden
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Jewelweed
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Not Available
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Impatiens capensis
Baum des Himmels
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Ailanthus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Jewelweed and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Jewelweed and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Jewelweed and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Jewelweed and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally 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 Jewelweed needs Moderate 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.