Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early 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
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Edible dye, 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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
MIRABILIS jalapa
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Four O'Clocks, Marvell of Peru
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
mirabilis jalapa
In German
Baum des Himmels
mirabilis jalapa
In French
Arbre de paradis
mirabilis jalapa
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
mirabilis jalapa
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
mirabilis jalapa
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
mirabilis jalapa
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Nyctagineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Marvel of Peru
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Marvel of Peru is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Marvel of Peru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Marvel of Peru season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marvel of Peru is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marvel of Peru is Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Marvel of Peru Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Marvel of Peru physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Marvel of Peru height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Marvel of Peru are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Marvel of Peru flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink and Magenta
- Marvel of Peru leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Marvel of Peru
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Marvel of Peru 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 Marvel of Peru pruning is done 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 Marvel of Peru needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.