Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
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
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Boston Ivy
In German
Baum des Himmels
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Arbre de paradis
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Simaroubaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Boston Ivy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Boston Ivy
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.