Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Jul 23, 2018
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Description of specimen
Large tree of heaven and many smaller ones along parking lot
Commentary
Hi, Christine. Thanks for the report. Though tree-of-heaven isn't a species that's currently being managed by the City of Portland, the location will recorded for mapping and analysis purposes. Feel free to check with me directly (mitch.bixby@portlandoregon.gov) if you have any questions.
Thanks again for checking in...
Mitch
Mitch Bixby
July 23, 2018, 8:21 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
Thanks again for checking in...
Mitch
Mitch Bixby
July 23, 2018, 8:21 a.m.