Land Plants - invasive

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on May 29, 2012

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Description of specimen

No description provided

Commentary

Is this something the City can take care of? I'm hoping so!!

Reporter
May 29, 2012, 8:07 a.m.

Remedy

Check out a really thorough guide regarding tree of heaven identification and control OSU’s Solve Pest Problems: https://solvepestproblems.oregonstate.edu/weeds/tree-of-heaven

The Portland metro-area Cooperative Weed Management Area also has some great best management practices for handling this weed The 4 County CWMA: https://4countycwma.org/assets/best-mgmt-practices/tree-of-heaven-bmp_final.pdf

Resources

https://solvepestproblems.oregonstate.edu/weeds/tree-of-heaven

https://4countycwma.org/assets/best-mgmt-practices/tree-of-heaven-bmp_final.pdf

Location

In the backyard of a neighbor -- Susan Parkman & Tiff Wood, 2755 NE 51st Avenue. The tree is in the back corner on the NE side of the yard. We offered to have it taken out and they did not take us up on. We're concerned about it spreading in our neighborhood.

Expert Reviewer

Mr. Mitch Bixby
City of Portland - Bureau of Environmental Services (BES)

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