Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs small amount of water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Snow Flake
In German
Baum des Himmels
Schneeflocke
In French
Arbre de paradis
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Floco de neve
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Płatek śniegu
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Aureus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Snow Flake
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Snow Flake season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Snow Flake Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Snow Flake are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Snow Flake
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.