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About Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Matilija Poppy


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Tree   

Origin
California   
China   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Chaparral, River side   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
Not Available   
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Tan   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

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

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted   
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
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

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

Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
organic fertlizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt   
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
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Matilija Poppy   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
Matilija Poppy   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Matilija Poppy   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Matilija Poppy   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Matilija amapola   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Matilija Poppy   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Matilija Poppy   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Papaverales   
Sapindales   

Family
Papaveraceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Romneya   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Papaveroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
2   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven

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

Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Matilija Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall 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 Matilija Poppy 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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