Tree Of Heaven

Ailanthus Altissima

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Overview

The Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus altissima, is a robust deciduous tree rapidly reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet. Its compound leaves stretch 1-4 feet in length, offering a lush canopy. Resilient to pollution and poor soils, it thrives in zones 4-8. However, it can be invasive with allelopathic qualities, potentially hindering nearby plant growth. Consider placement and control carefully in landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — is a robust deciduous tree rapidly reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Consider placement and control carefully in landscape designs

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Its compound leaves stretch 1-4 feet in length, offering a lush canopy

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Resilient to pollution and poor soils, it thrives in zones 4-8

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — scientifically referred to as Ailanthus altissima

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — However, it can be invasive with allelopathic qualities, potentially hindering nearby plant growth

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — is a rapid-growing deciduous tree that can reach impressive heights between 70 to 80 feet

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Simaroubaceae

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Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — is a robust deciduous tree rapidly reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Consider placement and control carefully in landscape designs

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Its compound leaves stretch 1-4 feet in length, offering a lush canopy

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Resilient to pollution and poor soils, it thrives in zones 4-8

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — scientifically referred to as Ailanthus altissima

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — However, it can be invasive with allelopathic qualities, potentially hindering nearby plant growth

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — is a rapid-growing deciduous tree that can reach impressive heights between 70 to 80 feet

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — with some specimens stretching upwards to 100 feet under optimal conditions

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Its compound leaves are quite lengthy

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — and each is composed of numerous smaller leaflets

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — With a canopy spread of about 40 to 70 feet, this robust tree provides ample shade

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Additionally, it produces a chemical that can inhibit growth in nearby plants

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — the Tree of Heaven is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — While it can thrive in a variety of soil types, it has a preference for well-drained loams

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Notably tolerant of urban conditions

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — this tree can withstand air pollution and poor soils

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — with a tendency to spread aggressively through root suckers and seeds

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — tropical-like leaves and ability to provide swift shade

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Ailanthus altissima is admired by many for its aesthetic and functional traits

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Regular pruning and maintenance are needed to manage its size and to prevent unwanted spreading

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — yellow flowers in the garden

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — tree with yellow blooms

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — tree for full or half

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — is a robust deciduous tree rapidly reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet; however, it can be