Land Plants - invasive

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Jun 15, 2013

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

approximately 10 stems of Tree of Heaven, mostly shrub sized specimens.

Commentary

None

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

Hileman Land County Park. The red marker on the map above is placed VERY precisely.

Expert Reviewer

Mr. Vern Holm
Director, Oregon Vegetation Management Association

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