Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
China
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
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
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Red, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
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 frequently
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
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 limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
VIBURNUM lentago
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Nannyberry
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
Nannyberry
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Nannyberry
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
alisier
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
Nannyberry
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
Nannyberry
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
Nannyberry
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
Nannyberry
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
Nannyberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Caprifoliaceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Viburnum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
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 Nannyberry
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Nannyberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Nannyberry Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Nannyberry are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Nannyberry
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Nannyberry 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 Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.