Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
China
  
Southern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
14-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H2
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
  
White, Light Green, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Red, Orange
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
  
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
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
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
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
Chinese Evergreen
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Kolbenfaden
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
Chinese Evergreen
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
Chinese Evergreen
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
Chinese Evergreen
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
Chinese Evergreen
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
Chinese Evergreen
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
Chinese Evergreen
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Aglaonema
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Aglaonemateae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.