Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Plum
In German
Baum des Himmels
Pflaume
In French
Arbre de paradis
prune
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
ciruela
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
ameixa
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Śliwka
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Simaroubaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Plum
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Tree-of-Heaven and Plum Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Plum are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Plum
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Plum 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 Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.