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About Tree-of-Heaven and Foxtail Grass


About Foxtail Grass and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Grass   

Origin
China   
Europe, Asia   

Types
Not Available   
not available   

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Grassland   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Purple, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Purple, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Tan   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

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

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Wet Site, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Ample Water   

In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Moderate   

Soil
  
  

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

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

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 control growth   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Requires high amount of nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

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   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

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

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
ALOPECURUS   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Foxtail Grass   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
Foxtail Grass   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Foxtail Grass   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Foxtail Grass   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Hierba de cola de zorra   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
αλωπέκουρου Grass   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
grama de foxtail   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
ber trawy   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
panicum Grass   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Cyperales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Alopecurus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Foxtail Grass

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Foxtail Grass

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Foxtail Grass Physical Information

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

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Foxtail Grass

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Foxtail Grass 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 Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.

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