What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
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
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 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
30.50 cm
99+
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
19
30.50 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Thorns
No
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Yes
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
बिगोनिया
In German
Baum des Himmels
Begonie
In French
Arbre de paradis
Begonia
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Begonia
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Begônia
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Begonia
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Begonia
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
1795
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