Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
China
  
South Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Tropical regions, Well Drained, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
7-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
10-5
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
  
White, Light Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Long Narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Dry soil, Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Budding, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Dry soil, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Acne, Aging, Antidepressant, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Bulbs
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
TULBAGHIA violacea
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Society Garlic
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
लहसुन
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Knoblauch
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
Ail
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
Ajo
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
σκόρδο
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
alho
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
czosnek
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
allium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lilioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Society Garlic
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Society Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Society Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Society Garlic season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Society Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Society Garlic is Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Society Garlic Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Society Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Society Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Society Garlic are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Society Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Society Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Society Garlic
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Society Garlic 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 Society Garlic pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Prune ocassionally. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Society Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.