Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, 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
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Tree-of-Heaven
In German
Königinblume
Baum des Himmels
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Lythraceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Ailanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Pride of India and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Pride of India and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Pride of India and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Pride of India and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Pride of India 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.