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About Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Ohio Buckeye


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States   
China   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
7-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
760.00 cm   
29
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Compound   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged   
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
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
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
Red blotch   
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Culinary use   
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Ohio Buckeye   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Ohio buckeye   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
marronnier de l'Ohio   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Ohio kasztan   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Ohio buckeye   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Sapindales   

Family
Hippocastanaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Aesculus   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
19   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven

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

Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Ohio Buckeye and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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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