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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Simaroubaceae

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Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Resilient to pollution and poor soils, it thrives in zones 4-8; tropical-like leaves and ability to provide, image 49

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — However, it can be invasive with allelopathic qualities, potentially hindering nearby plant growth; its, image 50

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Consider placement and control carefully in landscape designs; with a canopy spread of about 40 to 70 feet, image 51

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — scientifically referred to as Ailanthus altissima; with a tendency to spread aggressively through root, image 52

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — is a rapid-growing deciduous tree that can reach impressive heights between 70 to 80 feet; tree for full or, image 53

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — with some specimens stretching upwards to 100 feet under optimal conditions; is a rapid-growing deciduous, image 54

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — and each is composed of numerous smaller leaflets; consider placement and control carefully in landscape, image 57

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Notably tolerant of urban conditions; resilient to pollution and poor soils, it thrives in zones 4-8, image 60

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Its compound leaves are quite lengthy; yellow flowers in the garden, image 56

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — the Tree of Heaven is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, image 58

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — While it can thrive in a variety of soil types, it has a preference for well-drained loams; ailanthus, image 59

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — With a canopy spread of about 40 to 70 feet, this robust tree provides ample shade; notably tolerant of, image 55

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — this tree can withstand air pollution and poor soils; its compound leaves are quite lengthy, image 61

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Additionally, it produces a chemical that can inhibit growth in nearby plants; is a robust deciduous tree, image 63

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — tropical-like leaves and ability to provide swift shade; with some specimens stretching upwards to 100 feet, image 64

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Ailanthus altissima is admired by many for its aesthetic and functional traits; this tree can withstand air, image 65

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Regular pruning and maintenance are needed to manage its size and to prevent unwanted spreading; tree with, image 66

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — yellow flowers in the garden; scientifically referred to as Ailanthus altissima, image 67

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — tree with yellow blooms; while it can thrive in a variety of soil types, it has a preference for, image 68

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — with a tendency to spread aggressively through root suckers and seeds; additionally, it produces a chemical, image 62

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — tree for full or half; regular pruning and maintenance are needed to manage its size and to prevent unwanted, image 69

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, image 70

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Its compound leaves stretch 1-4 feet in length, offering a lush canopy; and each is composed of numerous, image 71

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Resilient to pollution and poor soils, it thrives in zones 4-8; tropical-like leaves and ability to provide, image 72