Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
North America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
skyrocket juniper
In German
Baum des Himmels
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Arbre de paradis
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Simaroubaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color: Not Available
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.