Varnish Tree
About Varnish Tree
The Tree of Heaven is a non-native invasive tree that has naturalized in many parts of the USSA and all areas of NC. The leaves are the best way to identify this tree as the large compound leaves have a glandular, notched base on each leaflet. It is reported to be invasive in natural areas in 30 states across the continental U.S. and Hawaii.
Taxonomy
Ailanthus altissima
Ailanthus
Simaroubaceae
Sapindales
Also known as
Tree-of-Heaven, Tree-of-Heaven, Tree of heaven, Ailanthus, Varnish tree, Chouchun and Tree of hell
How to care for Varnish Tree
How often to water your Varnish Tree
every 9
Varnish Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Tree-of-Heaven in your home
a window
Varnish Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Varnish Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Varnish Tree in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Varnish Tree
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Varnish Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Varnish Tree
Varnish Tree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.