Ailanthus altissima
Very tolerant of inner-city environvent. Generally considered very invasive and a weed tree.
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| Common Name | tree of heaven |
| Landscape Zone | LZ4 |
| Firewise Rating | MODERATELY Firewise (2) |
| Urban Use | High |
| Invasive | Yes |
| Native | No |
| Utility Use | No |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | Yes |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 9 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil pH | Adaptable |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | High |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | High |
| Pest Resistance | High |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Form | Columnar |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 50 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 15 |
| Trunk Size | Single |
| Bark | Smooth |
| Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
| Leaf Persistance | Deciduous |
| Leaf Color | Green None |
| Leaf Type | Compound |
| Leaf Surface | Pubescent |
| Leaf Characteristics | Papery-thin |
