Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada
China
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist woods, Redwood forests
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Adequately
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Groundcover, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OXALIS oregana
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Redwood Sorrel
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Redwood Sorrel
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Redwood Sorrel
Baum des Himmels
In French
Redwood Sorrel
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Redwood alazán
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Redwood Sorrel
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Redwood Sorrel
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Redwood szczaw
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Rumex Redwood
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Sapindales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Redwood Sorrel and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Redwood Sorrel and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Redwood Sorrel and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Redwood Sorrel and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Redwood Sorrel and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Redwood Sorrel and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.