Ailanthus altissima

Tree of Heaven

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Common Name:

Tree of Heaven

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

2285 cm

Maximum width:

1525 cm

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) - Description

Ailanthus plants are native to China, but naturalized oer much of the United States. They were planted in the 1800s in California's gold country, where it now runs wild. It grows rapidly to heights of 50 feet tall and wide. It's leaves are 1 to 3 feet long, and are divided into 13-25 leaflets 3 to 5 inches long. The flowers on the male trees are smelly.

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) - Blooming

Male flowers tend to smell. Female trees have inconspicuous flowers that develop into clusters of winged seedpods.

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) - Growth

Does best with full sun and grows quickly to 50 ft. tall and just as wide. Generally is known to be a tough tree that can withstand aridity, hot winds and heavily polluted air.

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) - Planting

Plant seeds in an area that is protected from cold conditions as soon as the seeds are ripe. Cuttings should be rooted in winter.

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) - Interesting facts

The Tree of Heaven is an ancient Chinese tree. In China, it is presented as an ornamental tree, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine. A. ailanthus has alleged medicinal properties, such as the ability to cure forms of mental illness. Primarily, the roots, leaves and bark are used as astringents.Its tolerance of extreme conditions has made the Tree of Heaven a popular street tree in cities and the tree of choice in re-vegetation of disturbed areas.A. Ailanthus is often referred to a pest tree, because it contains a chemical called ailanthone which inhibits the growth of nearby plants. The Tree of Heaven's weed-like habit, and ability to re-sprout at high rates when cut, makes its growth quite uncontrollable. In this way, it can create problems, by for example interfering with sewers and pipers underground.