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About Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach


About Malabar Spinach and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Vegetable   

Origin
China   
Southeastern Asia, India   

Types
Not Available   
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach   

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Hot climate regions, Humid climates   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12*7   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Vining/Climbing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
2.40 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
24.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Red, Green, Orange Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
White, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Purple, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Purple, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Heart-shaped   

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, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil   

In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Average Water   

In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Aphids   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

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   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
Yes   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
BASELLA alba   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
पोई   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Malabarspinat   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
L’épinard de Malabar   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
espinaca de Malabar   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Malabar Σπανάκι   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Malabar espinafre   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Szpinak Malabar   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Spinach Malabar   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Eudicotyledones   

Order
Sapindales   
Caryophyllales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Basellaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Basella   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Malabar Spinach 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 Malabar Spinach 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 Malabar Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach

Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Malabar Spinach season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.

Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Malabar Spinach 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 Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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