Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Gold, Tan, Yellow
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
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, 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
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Magnolia champaca
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
champak
Tree-of-Heaven
In German
champaka
Baum des Himmels
In French
magnolia champaca
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
champaca magnolia
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
μανόλιας Champaca
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
magnólia champaca
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Magnolia champaca
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Magnolia champaca
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven
Wondering what are the properties of Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven. Michelia Champaca doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Michelia Champaca does not have fragrant flowers. Michelia Champaca has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available and Vomiting and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available 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 Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Michelia Champaca season is Early Summer and Summer and Tree-of-Heaven season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Michelia Champaca and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter 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 Michelia Champaca 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.