Land Plants - invasive

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Jul 12, 2023

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Description of specimen

Tree of Heaven

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

This tree of heaven is growing near the fence line between 3 properties. It has already reached 15ft. I am noticing further spread lower at the ground level

Expert Reviewer

Beth Myers-Shenai
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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