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About Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree


About Mulga Tree and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
China  
Australia  

Types
Not Available  
Not Available  

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides  
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8  
10-11  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
12-10  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm  
33
550.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm  
19
370.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Long Narrow  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer  
Spring  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  

Facts

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  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Butterflies  

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits  
Not Available  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, soil stabilisation  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima  
ACACIA aneura  

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven  
Mulga, True Mulga  

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष  
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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Sapindales  
Fabales  

Family
Simaroubaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Ailanthus  
Acacia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Not Available  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Tree-of-Heaven does not have fragrant flowers. Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree-of-Heaven and Mulga Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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:

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.

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