Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
China
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Ylang-Ylang
Baum des Himmels
In French
Ylang-Ylang
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Jagodlin
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ylang-Ylang and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth 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 Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.