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About Tree-of-Heaven and Banana Pepper


About Banana Pepper and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Tree   
Vegetable   

Origin
China   
Mexico, Central America, South America   

Types
Not Available   
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper   

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Warmer regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
55.90 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
45.70 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
White, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green, Black   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

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

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Over-head watering   

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   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

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

Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Bees   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
केले मिर्च   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Banana Pfeffer   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Banana Pepper   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
banano Pimienta   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Banana pimenta   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Banana Pepper   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Not Available   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Not Available   

Order
Sapindales   
Solanales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Peppers   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Applicable   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Banana Pepper

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Banana Pepper? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Banana Pepper. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Banana Pepper 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 Banana Pepper 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 Banana Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Banana Pepper

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Banana Pepper Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Banana Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Banana Pepper are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Banana Pepper

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Banana Pepper 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 Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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