Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Dwarf Rhododendron
In German
Baum des Himmels
Dwarf Rhododendron
In French
Arbre de paradis
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Dwarf Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Rhododendron
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.
Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
- Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Rhododendron
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.