Land Plants - invasive

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Jul 8, 2021

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

Description of specimen

It definitely looks like a Tree of Heaven. It has the characteristic tooth/edge at the base of each leaf on the outer side that connects it to the branch. It's at least 7ft tall and it seems to be getting bushier with each pass ing month! I do not know who lives theres nor do in now how to approached a stranger to say, "Hey! You have a noxious weed in your yard!"

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

Front yard to the right of the driveway

Expert Reviewer

Samuel Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area
Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area

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