Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
China
  
South America, Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
8-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
  
White, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Palmate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
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
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
Average
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
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
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
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
  
Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
Variegated Cassava
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Verändertes Cassava
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
panaché manioc
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
abigarrado Yuca
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
variegated de mandioca
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
Kolorowy Maniok
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
variegated Cassava
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Manihot
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Manihoteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Crotonoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available