Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
China
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Joshua Tree
In German
Baum des Himmels
Joshua Tree
In French
Arbre de paradis
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Joshua Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Joshua Tree
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree pruning is done 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
