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About Tree-of-Heaven and Black Mulberry


About Black Mulberry and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
China   
Southern Asia, Western Asia   

Types
Not Available   
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
16   
99+

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
9-5   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 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   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
Not Available   

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
White, Gray Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Yellow   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Summer, Fall   

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, Sand   

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

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

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   
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply   

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   
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   
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads   

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   
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   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
MORUS nigra   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Black Mulberry   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
काले शहतूत के पेड़   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Noir Mulberry Tree   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Negro árbol de mora   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Árvore de Mulberry Preto   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Czarny Mulberry Tree   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Niger arbori moro:   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Urticales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Moraceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Morus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Moreae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
16   
99+

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Black Mulberry

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Black Mulberry

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Black Mulberry Physical Information

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

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Black Mulberry

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Black Mulberry 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 Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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