Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
China
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Kapok baum
Baum des Himmels
In French
Fromager
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Ceiba
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Ceiba
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Ceiba
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Bombacaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kapok and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Kapok and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kapok and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Kapok and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Kapok and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches 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 Kapok needs Moderate 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.