Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
China
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Baum des Himmels
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Arbre de paradis
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar nut
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Malabar nut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar nut Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar nut are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar nut
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.