Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
China
  
Southeastern Asia, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
  
Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Red, Magenta
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Twice a week
  
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Regular watering required
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
LITCHI chinensis
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
लीची
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Lychee
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
Lychee
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
Lychee
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
λίτσι
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
lichia
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
Lychee
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
Lychee
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Sapindaceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Litchi Sonn
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Sapindoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lychee
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Lychee season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Lychee Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Lychee are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lychee
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lychee 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 Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.