Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Rich
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
मौसम्बी
In German
Baum des Himmels
süße Limone
In French
Arbre de paradis
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
doce de limão
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Lime season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet Lime
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth 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 Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.