Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
China
  
Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Wide range of ecological site
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
10-7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Ovate
  
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
  
Fast
  
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, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
  
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
  
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 if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
CHOISYA ternata
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
Philadelphus
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Pfeifensträucher
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
Philadelphus
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
Philadelphus
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
Philadelphus
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
Philadelphus
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
Jaśminowiec
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
Philadelphus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Philadlephus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Philadelpheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Hydrangeoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mock Orange
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Mock Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Mock Orange Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Mock Orange are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mock Orange
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.