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About Tree-of-Heaven and Lemongrass


About Lemongrass and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Herbs   

Origin
China   
Southeastern Asia   

Types
Not Available   
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
5   
99+

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
tropical grasslands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
8-12   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
90.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Long and slender with very sharp edges   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Divison, From bulbs   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply   

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
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   
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Pests and diseases free   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought, Heat And Humidity   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Bees   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Wild gardens   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
CYMBOPOGON citratus   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
शतवेधी   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Zitronengräser   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Cymbopogon   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Cymbopogon   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
lemongrass   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Cymbopogon   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Palczatka   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
lemongrass   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Poales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Cymbopogon   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Andropogoneae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Panicoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
52   
99+

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Lemongrass

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lemongrass

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Lemongrass Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Lemongrass are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lemongrass

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lemongrass 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 Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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