Scientific Name
Ailanthus altissima

Common Name
Tree of heaven

Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; wide range of soil types; tolerates air pollution
Texture: Medium to coarse
Form:  --
Height: 40 to 60’
Width: 15 to 30’
Leaf: 18 to 24" pinnately compound leaves; nonshowy fall color
Flower/Fruit: Nonshowy yellow green flowers; female trees develop large drooping clusters of reddish brown winged seed
Comments: Tough, weedy tree; will grow almost anywhere; reseeds; not native but has naturalized; spreads by suckers
Cultivars: --
 


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