Land Plants - invasive

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Oct 28, 2022

Submitter has sample
EDRR Status: Population assessed

Description of specimen

They are utterly everywhere around town. I am fearful for my community and don’t know how to share information to avoid it taking over our town.

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

There is a tree of heaven sapling in my yard and they are in everywhere in the neighborhood and at local parks. Canemah park being most notable because it is a nature conservation and I am fearful of the impact.

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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