Land Plants - invasive

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) on Jul 27, 2026

Description of specimen

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

Possibly Tree of Heaven

Identification process:

Google

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

Bank of Windy Creek about 50 feet from where it joins Cow Creek. Next to a Little League baseball field.

Expert Reviewer

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Carri Pirosko
Oregon Department of Agriculture's Noxious Weed Program. Josephine CWMA, Jackson CWMA, and Douglas CWMAs.

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