Ailanthus altissima - Wikipedia Ailanthus altissima ( eɪ ˈ l æ n θ ə s æ l ˈ t ɪ s ɪ m ə 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 and central China, and Taiwan Unlike other members of the genus Ailanthus, it is found in temperate climates rather than
Tree-of-Heaven - Penn State Extension Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), commonly referred to as ailanthus, is a rapidly growing deciduous tree native to both northeast and central China, as well as Taiwan It was first introduced into the United States in the Philadelphia area in the late 1700s
Ailanthus | The Wood Database (Hardwood) Common Name(s): Ailanthus, tree of heaven, Chinese sumac Scientific Name: Ailanthus altissima Distribution: Native to China; widely naturalized worldwide Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 2-3 ft ( 6-1 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 37 1 lbs ft 3 (600 kg m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 44, 60
Devilishly Invasive: Tree of Heaven - The Nature Conservancy 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 Known by a number of names including stinking sumac, Chinese sumac, varnish tree and stink tree, the plant releases a strong, offensive smell, particularly from its flowers
Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) Growing Care Guide for Gardeners Ailanthus altissima Growing and Care Guide Scientific Name: Ailanthus altissima Common Name: Tree of heaven, Chinese sumac, Ailanthus Growing Zone: USA: 4 to 8 UK:H6 Life Cycle Plant Type: Tree Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 6 to 24 m (20 to 80 feet) Plant Spread (Inches): 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 feet) Time of Bloom: spring
Ailanthus | Silvics of North America Ailanthus (Ailanthus altissima; figs 1, 2) is a nonnative, invasive deciduous tree, originating from China, Taiwan, and northern Vietnam (Kowarik and Säumel, 2007) It is often associated with disturbed sites throughout much of its invasive range and is naturalized in Africa, Asia (beyond its native range), Europe, North America, and South
Tree-of-Heaven | National Invasive Species Information Center Ailanthus altissima (tree-of-heaven) is a rapidly growing invasive tree species introduced to the United States nearly 200 years ago Today, this species is a common invader in many forests across the nation
Ailanthus altissima - Trees and Shrubs Online Ailanthus altissima is a common but nowhere abundant tree across most of China, and a rare one in Taiwan; its natural range arguably extends into the mountain forests of northern Vietnam (Kowarik Säumel 2007)