Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
strawflower
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Strohblume
Baum des Himmels
In French
strawflower
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
strawflower
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
strawflower
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
strawflower
Árvore do céu
In Polish
strawflower
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
strawflower
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Ailanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawflower and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Strawflower and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Strawflower and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Strawflower and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Strawflower and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.