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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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Photos (106)

Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — scientifically referred to as Ailanthus altissima; with a tendency to spread aggressively through root, image 98
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 95
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 99
Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — and each is composed of numerous smaller leaflets; consider placement and control carefully in landscape, image 103
Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — the Tree of Heaven is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, image 104
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 105
Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Notably tolerant of urban conditions; resilient to pollution and poor soils, it thrives in zones 4-8, image 106
Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — with some specimens stretching upwards to 100 feet under optimal conditions; is a rapid-growing deciduous, image 100
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 101
Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Its compound leaves are quite lengthy; yellow flowers in the garden, image 102