Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
China
  
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
11-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Clump-Forming
  
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, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
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 Winter, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Cold climate, Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
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 leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Cold climate
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
DENDROBIUM nobile
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
Noble Dendrobium
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Noble Dendrobium
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
Dendrobium nobile
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
Dendrobium nobile
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
Dendrobium nobile
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
Nobile Dendrobium
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
Dendrobium szlachetne
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
Nobile Dendrobium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Equisetopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Dendrobium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Dendrobieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Nobile Dendrobium 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 Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.