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About Tree-of-Heaven and Catawba Grape


About Catawba Grape and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Fruit   

Origin
China   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
9-2   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Vining/Climbing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
300.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Orange, Gold, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Oval Cordate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, 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   
Well drained   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season   

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   
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen   

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   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Moths   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Slows blood clotting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Improve skin condition   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
Catawba अंगूर   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Catawba Traube   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Catawba raisin   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Catawba uva   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Catawba Σταφύλι   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Catawba Grape   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Catawba winogron   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Uva Catawba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Anthophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Vitales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Vitaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Vitis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Vitoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
60   
99+

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Catawba Grape

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Catawba Grape

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Catawba Grape Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Catawba Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Catawba Grape are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Catawba Grape

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Catawba Grape 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 Catawba Grape pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catawba Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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