Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Green
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
lobed or unlobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers, Worms
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Urinary problems
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Sugar Baby'
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Sugar Baby Watermelon, Watermelon
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Sugar Baby Watermelon
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Baum des Himmels
In French
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Ζάχαρη μωρό Καρπούζι
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Arbuz Baby cukru
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Ailanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Baby Watermelon and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Baby Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Baby Watermelon is Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Baby Watermelon is Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Baby Watermelon and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Sugar Baby Watermelon and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Baby Watermelon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Sugar Baby Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Sugar Baby Watermelon leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Baby Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Sugar Baby Watermelon 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.