Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Brown
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
Oval
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
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Not Available
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, 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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Tabernaemontana
In German
Baum des Himmels
Tabernaemontana
In French
Arbre de paradis
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Crape Jasmine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Crape Jasmine
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.