Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ailanthus altissima
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Devil's Backbone
In German
Baum des Himmels
Devil's Backbone
In French
Arbre de paradis
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.