Ailanthus altissima (/ eɪˈlænθəs ælˈtɪsɪmə / ay-LAN-thəss al-TIH-sim-ə), [5] commonly known as tree of heaven or ailanthus tree, is a deciduous tree in the quassia family.

Jan 15, 2025 · During the late 1800s, Chinese immigrants entering the western United States for railroad or mining work planted ailanthus (Feret, 1985). Ailanthus is notable for the stench that emanates …

The Tree-of-Heaven Ailanthus altissima, is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 70 feet in height. The twigs are chestnut-brown with smooth bark and branches are light to dark grey, smooth and glossy …

Feb 14, 2025 · What is the Tree of Heaven? The tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is a rapidly growing deciduous tree native to China that has become a widespread invasive species across North America.

Tree of heaven is a non-native invasive small tree in the Simaroubaceae family. While it is native to China it has aggressively naturalized in many parts of the USA and all areas of North Carolina.

Ailanthus, Any of the flowering plants that make up the genus Ailanthus, in the quassia family (Simaroubaceae), native to eastern and southern Asia and northern Australia and naturalized in …

Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive pest, is particularly attracted to tree-of-heaven, making this plant an additional concern. It is allelopathic, that is chemicals in plant leaves, roots, and bark can limit or …

Mar 8, 2025 · Comprehensive guide on growing and caring for Ailanthus, including optimal conditions, seasonal care, common issues, propagation, and creative uses.

Although this majestic tall tree is called tree-of-heaven, it is regarded as an invasive species that is capable of displacing native trees, poisoning root systems, damaging sewer lines with its roots, and …

The six species of Ailanthus recognised by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 2024 are distributed from northern China southwards to India and through Indonesia to northern Australia.