Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Birds
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Turnip
Tree-of-Heaven
In German
Rübe
Baum des Himmels
In French
Navet
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Nabo
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Γογγύλι
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Nabo
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Rzepa
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
rapa
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Brassiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Turnip and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Turnip and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turnip and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Turnip and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Turnip and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Turnip and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Turnip and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.