Land Plants - invasive

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Aug 21, 2023

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Description of specimen

The tree of heaven species is about 5 ft. Tall and 3ft wide and is growing on a cultivated vegetation corner between the sidewalk and the road.

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

Plant is located between the sidewalk and the street on a cultivated corner East corner of the intersection of 28th Ave and Kincaid St.

Expert Reviewer

Jacob Rose
Institute for Natural Resources

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