Tree-of-Heaven

Ixora

About Tree-of-Heaven and Ixora

Tree-of-Heaven

Ixora

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

1.3 Origin

China

Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia

1.4 Types

Not Available

Ixora albersii Ixora beckleri Ixora ooumuensis Ixora jucunda Ixora nigerica Ixora st.-johnii Ixora umbellata

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NANA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

4-810-15

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Not Available

1.8 Sunset Zone

Not Available

21,22

1.9 Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

1,220.00 cmNA

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

1,070.00 cmNA

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow green, Light Green

Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Pink, Light Green, Sienna

Red, Purple, Rose

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Green, Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

2.4 Thorns

✔ ✘

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

3.3 Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Not Available

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

4.4.2 In Summer

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly

Aphids, Scale

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

✔ ✘

5.9 Invasive

✔ ✘

5.10 Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

5.11 Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Asthma

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

No Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

✔ ✘

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent

No Medicinal Use

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bark, Root

Flowers

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Showy Purposes

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

✔ ✘

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

✔ ✘

6.5 Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

AILANTHUS altissima

IXORA

7.2 Common Name

Tree-of-Heaven

Ixora

7.2.1 In Hindi

कल्पवृक्ष

Ixora

7.2.2 In German

Baum des Himmels

Ixora

7.2.3 In French

Arbre de paradis

Ixora

7.2.4 In Spanish

Arbol del Cielo

Ixora

7.2.5 In Greek

Δέντρο του Ουρανού

Ixora

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Árvore do céu

Ixora

7.2.7 In Polish

Drzewo Nieba

Ixora

7.2.8 In Latin

Lignum de caelo

Ixora

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Sapindales

Gentianales

8.5 Family

Simaroubaceae

Rubiaceae

8.6 Genus

Ailanthus

Ixora

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Ixoreae

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Ixoroideae

8.10 Number of Species

NA545

1 27800

Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Ixora

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Ixora

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Ixora Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Ixora are as follows:

Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Ixora

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Ixora 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 Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.