Land Plants - invasive

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Sep 30, 2021

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

Description of specimen

The tree of heaven has nearly completely taken over the front of this property. It is a massive invasion.

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

The species has totally taken over the front of this residential property at 13003 SE Oatfield Road. It is a massive overtaking. I live at 13013 SE Oatfield Road and am constantly fighting to keep these off my property. Additionally they have completely block our visibility as we pull out of our drive.

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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