Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Pink Queen
In German
Baum des Himmels
rosa Königin
In French
Arbre de paradis
Reine rose
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Regina Pink
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cleomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Pink Queen
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Pink Queen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Pink Queen Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Pink Queen are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Pink Queen
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.