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About Tree-of-Heaven and Dragon Tree

Tree-of-Heaven
Dragon Tree
About Dragon Tree and Tree-of-Heaven


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Tree   
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Origin
China   
Canary Islands   
Types
Not Available   
Not Available   
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Volcanic Islands   
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
11-12   
AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-1   
Sunset Zone
Not Available   
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Upright/Erect   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
460.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
300.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
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   
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Long linear and narrow   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Very Slow   
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought, Frost, Salt   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season   
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Less Watering   
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Less Watering   
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Less Watering   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
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   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Water soluble fertilizers   
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   
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   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
Yes   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Birds   
Birds   
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Toxic   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Landscape Designing   
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Nutrients   
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Flowers, Leaves, Stem   
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
DRACAENA draco   
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Drag, Canary island dragon tree   
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
ड्रैगन ट्री   
In German
Baum des Himmels   
Drachenbaum   
In French
Arbre de paradis   
dragonnier   
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Drago   
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Δράκος Tree   
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Dragoeiro   
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
smok Drzewo   
In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
draco ligno   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   
Order
Sapindales   
Liliales   
Family
Simaroubaceae   
Agavaceae   
Genus
Ailanthus   
Dracaena   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Nolinoideae   
Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Dragon Tree

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dragon Tree

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Dragon Tree Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Dragon Tree are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dragon Tree

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dragon Tree 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 Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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