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About Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Quince


About Flowering Quince and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
China  
-  

Types
Ailanthus altissima  
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba  

Number of Varieties
50  
99+
30  
99+

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides  
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23  

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm  
33
60.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm  
19
90.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green  
Orange, Orange Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna  
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Ovate elongated  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer  
Spring, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

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

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

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

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

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

Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly  
Leaf spot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
-  

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root  
-  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware  
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima  
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'  

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven  
Japanese Quince , Japonica  

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष  
Flowering Quince  

In German
Baum des Himmels  
Flowering Quince  

In French
Arbre de paradis  
Flowering Quince  

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo  
Flowering Quince  

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού  
Flowering Quince  

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu  
Flowering Quince  

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba  
Flowering Quince  

In Latin
Lignum de caelo  
Flowering Quince  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Sapindales  
Rosales  

Family
Simaroubaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Ailanthus  
Chaenomeles  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Maleae  

Subfamily
-  
Amygdaloideae  

Number of Species
6  
200  
99+

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Quince

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

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

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Quince Physical Information

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

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Quince

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flowering Quince 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 Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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