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About Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William


About Sweet William and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Biennial and Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
China   
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe   

Types
Not Available   
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
1600   
9

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
9 - 1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Cushion/Mound-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
45.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Long Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought, Shade areas   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Needs watering once a week   

In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Moderate   

In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
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   
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single, Double, Semi-Double   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Food for animals   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
स्वीट विलियम   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Bartn   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
sweet william   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Guillermo dulce   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
είδος γαρύφαλλου   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
william doce   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
słodki William   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
amaranthus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Caryophyllales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Caryophyllaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Dianthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Sweet William doesn't have thorns. Also Tree-of-Heaven does not have fragrant flowers. Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Sweet William has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William

Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Sweet William season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.

Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Sweet William 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 William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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