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About Tree-of-Heaven and Butterfly Tree


About Butterfly Tree and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Biennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
China   
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China   

Types
Not Available   
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree   

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
9-13   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-9   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
760.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
17.80 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Green, Sandy Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Butterfly shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer   

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   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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   
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply N-P-K   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

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   
Not Available   

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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Carminative, Laxative   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
BAUHINIA purpurea   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
Butterfly tree   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Schmetterlings- Baum   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
arbre de papillon   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
árbol de la mariposa   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
δέντρο πεταλούδα   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
árvore borboleta   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
drzewo Butterfly   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Gloria ligno   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Fabales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Fabaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Bauhinia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cercideae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Caesalpinioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
500   
33

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Butterfly Tree

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Butterfly Tree

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Butterfly Tree Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Butterfly Tree are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Butterfly Tree

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Butterfly Tree 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 Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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