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About Tree-of-Heaven and Tampala


About Tampala and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Tree  
Ornamental Plants  

Origin
China  
Africa, Southern Asia  

Types
Ailanthus altissima  
-  

Number of Varieties
50  
99+
10  

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides  
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8  
1-15  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
12 - 5  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 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  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm  
33
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm  
19
45.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green  
Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna  
Tan, Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Yellow, Red, Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Yellow, Red, Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer  
Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

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

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
-  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Clay, Loamy, Sand  

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  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly  
Prodenia, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
-  

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Borders  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent  
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root  
Leaves, Seeds  

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

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima  
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'  

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven  
Joseph's Coat  

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष  
tandalja bhaji  

In German
Baum des Himmels  
Tampala  

In French
Arbre de paradis  
Tampala  

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo  
Tampala  

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού  
Tampala  

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu  
Tampala  

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba  
Tampala  

In Latin
Lignum de caelo  
Tampala  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Sapindales  
Caryophyllales  

Family
Simaroubaceae  
Amaranthaceae  

Genus
Ailanthus  
Amaranthus L  

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

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
Amaranthoideae  

Number of Species
6  
-  

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Tampala

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Tampala. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Tampala

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Tampala Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Tampala are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Tampala

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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