Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
China
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANANAS
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Pineapple
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
अनानास
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Ananas
Baum des Himmels
In French
Ananas
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Piña
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Ανανάς
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Ananas
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Pineapple
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Sapindales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Pineapple and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Tree-of-Heaven season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Pineapple and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Pineapple and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves 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 Pineapple needs Lots of watering 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.