Land Plants - invasive

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Aug 6, 2024

Submitter has sample
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

It looks like the images on the internet and is growing very quickly.

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

It looks alike a tree-of-heaven is growing in our yard, and that multiple are growing in the empty lot next door to our house.

Expert Reviewer

Tyler Pedersen
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

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