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About Tree-of-Heaven and English Walnut


About English Walnut and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
China   
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China   

Types
Not Available   
Black walnut   

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
7-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
1,220.00 cm   
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Yellow green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Green, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Copper   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

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

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

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought, Frost   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Budding, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry   

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

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

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought, Frost   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Severe allergen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Good for skin and hair   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Fruits, Seeds   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
JUGLANS regia   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
English Walnut   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
अंग्रेजी अखरोट   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Englisch Walnut   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Anglais Noyer   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Inglés nuez   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Inglês Walnut   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
orzech włoski   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Nucis anglicus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Fagales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Juglandaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Juglans   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Juglandeae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Juglandoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and English Walnut

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and English Walnut

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

Tree-of-Heaven and English Walnut Physical Information

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

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and English Walnut

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and English Walnut 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 English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth 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 English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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