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About Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Strawberry Bush


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tree   

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

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Ivory   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
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
Well drained   
Average   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
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
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
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
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Deers   
Birds   

Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested   
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
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood   
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
Mixed Border   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
Strawberry Bush   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Strawberry Bush   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Strawberry Bush   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Fresa Bush   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
φράουλα Μπους   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Morango de Bush   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Strawberry Bush   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Classic Bush   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Celastrales   
Sapindales   

Family
Celastraceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Euonymus   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Celastroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven. Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Bush has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested. 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 Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven

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

Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Strawberry Bush and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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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