Characteristics
Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle
tree of heaven
Waste places, disturbed soils, roadsides, successional forests, and rocky outcrops and summits. This species is able to grow in highly urbanized environments and is a highly invasive species in natural areas.
Tree
Perennial
Vascular
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Not Native
Naturalized
FACU (NWPL)
FACU (NWPL EMP)
UPL (NWPL NCNE)
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Classification
Citation
Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.
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