Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
China
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
Paeonia lactiflora
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Herbaceous Peony
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Herbaceous peony
In German
Baum des Himmels
Krautige Pfingstrose
In French
Arbre de paradis
pivoines herbacées
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
peonía herbáceas
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
ποώδη παιωνία
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
peônia herbáceas
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
piwonii zielnych
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
herbaceum AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Not Available
Family
Simaroubaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Peony
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Chinese Peony season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Peony is Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Peony Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Chinese Peony height is 76.00 cm and width 76.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Peony are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Chinese Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Chinese Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Peony
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Chinese Peony 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 Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.