Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Arbutus
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
सदाबहार
In German
Baum des Himmels
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Arbre de paradis
arbousier
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Arbitus
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
árbuto
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
mącznik
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Arbutus
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Arbutus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Arbutus Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Arbutus are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Arbutus
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Arbutus 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 Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.