Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Carissia
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Carissa
In German
Baum des Himmels
carissa
In French
Arbre de paradis
carissa
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
carissa
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
carissa
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
carissa
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
carissa
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Carissa
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Carissa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Carissa Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Carissa are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Carissa
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Carissa 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 Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.