Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Middle East
China
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Less Watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Peppermint
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Pfefferminze
Baum des Himmels
In French
Menthe poivrée
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Μέντα
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Peppermint
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Peppermint does not have fragrant flowers. Peppermint has allergic reactions like flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn and Sore Throat and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn and Sore Throat. 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 Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Peppermint and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning 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 Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.