Land Plants - invasive

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Sep 2, 2023

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

Description of specimen

Lots of tree of heaven growing along bike trail going east into meldrum bar park. Also some in field behind RV park. Lots of ivy in the area too growing up trees

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

Along Jensen bike trail east of river road behind Gladstone mobile home park.

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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