Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
  
China
  
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
  
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Yellow green, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
  
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Spring
Twice a week
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Winter
Regular watering required
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
  
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 after blooming period
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
  
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Itchiness
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
  
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Root
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
  
AILANTHUS altissima
  
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
  
Tree-of-Heaven
  
In Hindi
लीची
  
कल्पवृक्ष
  
In German
Lychee
  
Baum des Himmels
  
In French
Lychee
  
Arbre de paradis
  
In Spanish
Lychee
  
Arbol del Cielo
  
In Greek
λίτσι
  
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
In Portuguese
lichia
  
Árvore do céu
  
In Polish
Lychee
  
Drzewo Nieba
  
In Latin
Lychee
  
Lignum de caelo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Simaroubaceae
  
Genus
Litchi Sonn
  
Ailanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lychee and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Lychee and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Lychee and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Lychee and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth 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 Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.