Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ailanthus altissima
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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
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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Simaroubaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Chaenomeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
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:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
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.