Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Baum des Himmels
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Arbre de paradis
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Hybrid Phlox 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 Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.