Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
China
  
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
1,500.00 cm
  
29
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
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
  
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
PRUNUS padus
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Bird Cherry
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
सुंदार वृक्ष
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Vogel Kirschbaum
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
Oiseau Cherry Tree
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
Pájaro Cerezo
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
Bird Cherry Tree
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
Czeremcha drzewa
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
Ave Ave ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Acacieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Prunoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Bird Cherry
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.