Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Juneberry
In German
Baum des Himmels
Felsenbirnen
In French
Arbre de paradis
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Amelanchier
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Amelanchier
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Simaroubaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Juneberry
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Juneberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Juneberry Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Juneberry are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Juneberry
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.