Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
China
Europe, Middle East
Types
Not Available
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires plenty of water during 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
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Herb
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Peppermint
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
पिपरमिंट
In German
Baum des Himmels
Pfefferminze
In French
Arbre de paradis
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Peppermint
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Peppermint season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Peppermint Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Peppermint are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Peppermint
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Peppermint 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 Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.