Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
चेरी प्लम
In German
Baum des Himmels
cherry Plum
In French
Arbre de paradis
Prunus
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
cherry Plum
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
cherry Plum
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Simaroubaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Cherry Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
- Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Cherry Plum
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.