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About Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Maple


About Flowering Maple and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Tree   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
China   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
Not available   

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
subtropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
8-10   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
10-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
90.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Pink, Peach   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Maple shaped   

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   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
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   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Cuttings, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering   

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, 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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
20-20-20 amount   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Not Applicable   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

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   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species   

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   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Not Available   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
flowering maple   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Schönmalve   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
érable floraison   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
arce de floración   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
de bordo florescimento   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
klon kwitnienia   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Abutilon   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Malvales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Malvaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Abutilon   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Malveae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Malvoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
200   
99+

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Maple

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Maple

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Maple Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Maple are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Maple

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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