Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Jan 29, 2009
Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified
Description of specimen
many starts next to the house in the flower beds, some as tall as 6 to 8 feet,they really stink, kinda smell like tobacco They seem to have deep roots and spread VERY fast.
Commentary
Expert Reviewer
Tania Siemens
WISE Program Coordinator (Watershed and Invasive Species Education)
Oregon Sea Grant Extension
Oregon State University
tania.siemens@oregonstate.edu
541-914-0701
Thanks for reporting tree of heaven. Yes, this is a very aggressive plant that can cause serious damage to private property and to natural systems, especially riparian areas. I forwarded your report to the city of Portland, and they requested that you contact them so they can determine whether they are able to help you control the plants on your property.
Please contact:
Jennifer Goodridge
Invasive Plant Coordinator
Watershed Services Group
Bureau of Environmental Services
City of Portland
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Room 1000
Portland, Oregon 97204-1912
Phone: (503) 823-4899
Fax (503) 823-5344
Thanks for taking the time to report. Keep up the good work. If you are interested there is going to be a workshop on what high-priority early-detection species you can be looking for and reporting. The workshop is scheduled for May 30th. You can ask Jennifer for more information.
Thanks!
Tania
Tania Siemens
Invasive Species Research Assistant
Oregon State University Sea Grant Extension
tania.siemens@oregonstate.edu
Tania Siemens
Feb. 4, 2009, 2 a.m.