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About Tree-of-Heaven and Fuyu Persimmon


About Fuyu Persimmon and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
China  
China, Japan  

Types
Not Available  
Not Available  

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides  
Subtropical climates, Warmer regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8  
6-10  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
10-7  

Sunset Zone
Not Available  
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped  
Pyramidal  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm  
33
550.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm  
19
550.00 cm  
38

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green  
Light Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna  
Orange  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red  

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available  
Not Available  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer  
Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

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

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

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

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction  
Not Available  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally  

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  

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  

Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
General garden fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly  
Mealybugs  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Not Available  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

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  
Not Available  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds  

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
no allergic reactions  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose  

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits  
Not Available  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root  
Fruits  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware  
Culinary use, Used As Food  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima  
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'  

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven  
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki  

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष  
Fuyu ख़ुरमा  

In German
Baum des Himmels  
Fuyu Persimmon  

In French
Arbre de paradis  
Fuyu Persimmon  

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo  
Fuyu caqui  

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού  
Fuyu Λωτός  

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu  
Fuyu Persimmon  

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba  
Fuyu Persimmon  

In Latin
Lignum de caelo  
Persimmon Impromptus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Sapindales  
Ericales  

Family
Simaroubaceae  
Ebenaceae  

Genus
Ailanthus  
Diospyros  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

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 Fuyu Persimmon

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Fuyu Persimmon

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Fuyu Persimmon Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Fuyu Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Fuyu Persimmon height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Fuyu Persimmon are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Fuyu Persimmon

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Fuyu Persimmon 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 Fuyu Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuyu Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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