Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Royal Fern
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Baum des Himmels
Königs Fern
In French
Arbre de paradis
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Real helecho
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Real Fern
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Sapindales
Polypodiales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
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 Royal Fern
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Royal Fern season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Tree-of-Heaven and Royal Fern Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Royal Fern are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Royal Fern
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Royal Fern 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 Royal Fern pruning is done 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 Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.