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About Tree-of-Heaven and Firewheel


About Firewheel and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Tree   
Shrub   

Origin
China   
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico   

Types
Not Available   
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
2   
99+

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12 - 1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 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, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
45.70 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Yellow, Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is 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   
Alkaline, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loamy, 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   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Pests and diseases free   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Double   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

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   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Flowers   

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   
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Firewheel   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
Firewheel   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Feuerrad   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Firewheel   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Firewheel   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Firewheel   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Firewheel   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Firewheel   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Firewheel   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Not Available   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Not Available   

Order
Sapindales   
Asterales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Gaillardia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Embryophyta   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
25   
99+

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Firewheel

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Firewheel

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Firewheel Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Firewheel are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Firewheel

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Firewheel 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 Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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