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About Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone


About Devils Backbone and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
China  
Madagascar  

Types
Ailanthus altissima  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  

Number of Varieties
50  
99+
8  
99+

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8  
9-13  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
-  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm  
33
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm  
19
30.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Sapindales  
Malpighiales  

Family
Simaroubaceae  
Crassulaceae  

Genus
Ailanthus  
Euphorbia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Euphorbieae  

Subfamily
-  
Euphorbioideae  

Number of Species
6  
2000  
12

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Tree-of-Heaven does not have fragrant flowers. Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree-of-Heaven and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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:

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.

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