Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In German
Baum des Himmels
Palme
In French
Arbre de paradis
Paume
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Palma
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Palma
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Palma
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Vero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and King Palm
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and King Palm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and King Palm Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and King Palm are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and King Palm
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and King Palm 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 King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.