Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 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
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Gray Green
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
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Winter
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
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Mulga, True Mulga
In German
Baum des Himmels
Mulga
In French
Arbre de paradis
Mulga
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Mulga
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
mulga
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Mulga
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Mulga
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Simaroubaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Mulga Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.