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About Tree-of-Heaven and Bottle Palm


About Bottle Palm and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Palm or Cycad   

Origin
China   
Madagascar   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Hot climate regions, Humid climates, Loamy soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
370.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
240.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
White, Ivory   

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, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Acicular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Very Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
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   
Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially   

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   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

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 ocassionally, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Bark beetles, Moth, Ring Rot, Rust, Scale   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Heat Tolerance, Soil Compaction, Sun   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

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   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Flies, Mites, Woodpeckers   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
drowsiness, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Anemia, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Digestion problems, Emmoiliant, Fights Depression, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Skin Disorders   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Basketary, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
HYOPHORBE lagenicaulis   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Bottle Palm   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
Palm   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Palme   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Paume   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Palma   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Παλάμη   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Palma   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Palma   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Vero   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Angiosperms   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Arecales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Arecaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Archontophoenix   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Areceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Arecoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
6   
99+

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Bottle Palm

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Bottle Palm

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Bottle Palm Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Bottle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bottle Palm height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Bottle Palm are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Bottle Palm

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Bottle Palm 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 Bottle Palm pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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