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About Tree-of-Heaven and Alpine Delphinium


About Alpine Delphinium and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs   

Origin
China   
Africa   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
5   
99+

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
gardens, meadows   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12 - 6   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
200.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Light Yellow, Tan   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Palmate and toothed   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Heat And Humidity   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   

In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Heat And Humidity   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Butterflies   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Used in making blue ink   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Edging, Feature Plant   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
Delphinium elatum   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
अल्पाइन Delphinium   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Alpine Delphinium   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Alpine Delphinium   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Alpine Delphinium   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Alpine Δελφίνιο   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Alpine Delphinium   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Alpine Delphinium   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Alpine Delphinium   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Ranunculales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Ranunculaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Delphinium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
300   
99+

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Alpine Delphinium

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Alpine Delphinium

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Alpine Delphinium

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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