Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Alternate Days
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Aaraar
In German
Baum des Himmels
Wacholder
In French
Arbre de paradis
Genévrier
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Juniperus
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Jałowiec
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Juniperus
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Simaroubaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Juniper
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Juniper Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Juniper are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Juniper
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.