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About Tree-of-Heaven and Eastern Red Cedar


About Eastern Red Cedar and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Needled or Scaled Evergreen   

Origin
China   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada   

Types
Not Available   
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
2   
99+

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
3-7   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
9-1   

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, 21, 22, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
1,520.00 cm   
28

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
460.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Light Blue   

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, Bronze   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

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   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season   

In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Average Water   

In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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   
Compost   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
None   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Insects   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Asthma, breathing problems   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Good for skin and hair   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Cold, Cough   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
JUNIPERUS virginiana   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
पूर्वी लाल देवदार   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Eastern Red Cedar   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Red Cedar Orient   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Cedro Rojo del Este   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Ανατολική Red Cedar   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Eastern Red Cedar   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Eastern Red Cedar   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Eastern Red Cedar   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Pinopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Pinales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Cupressaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Juniperus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Mirini   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Cupressoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Eastern Red Cedar

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Eastern Red Cedar

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Eastern Red Cedar

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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