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. It is native to northeast, central …

Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), is a perennial, relatively short-lived deciduous tree, originally from China. The tree grows up to 70’ tall with up to 80’ in crown width and 6’ in trunk diameter.

Feb 14, 2025 · 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.

Intro: Tree-of-heaven, also known as ailanthus, Chinese sumac, and stinking shumac, is a rapidly growing, deciduous tree in the mostly tropical quassia family (Simaroubaceae). Mature trees can …

Tree-of-heaven is very common in the Midwest, lower northeast, as well as the west and southwest coast. The plant’s ability to thrive in poor soils has allowed for it to spread throughout much of the U.S.

Aug 18, 2025 · Smelling like burnt peanut butter, crowding out native species, and playing host to one of the most notorious invasive insects — the Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus altissima, is not as divine as it …

Analysis of spatial patterns and spatial association between the invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) and the native black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia).

Nov 2, 2020 · Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an invasive tree and noxious weed in PA. This article displays images to assist with identification and provides recommendations for control, …

Tree-of-heaven (ToH), also known as Chinese sumac, varnish tree, or stink tree, is a large, rapidly growing deciduous tree native to parts of China. Tree-of-heaven was introduced to North America as …

Oct 23, 2024 · Tree-of-Heaven looks similar to native sumac and black walnut. The Maryland Biodiversity Project has photos showing various features of these plants. Seeds; male and female …