Jun 7, 2025 · Find out why tree of heaven is so invasive, how to identify it, distinguish it from its lookalike sumac, and remove it permanently and effectively.

Feb 14, 2025 · The tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is a rapidly growing deciduous tree native to China that has become a widespread invasive species across North America.

Tree-of-heaven is not shade tolerant. It is particularly invasive in urban landscapes, right of ways, roadsides, and woodland edges. It establishes quickly, colonizing primarily disturbed and …

Sep 17, 2025 · Tree of heaven was introduced to the United States in the 1700s and is now recognized as an invasive species. Learn how to get rid of tree of heaven, which is a fast …

Aug 18, 2025 · Smelling like burnt peanut butter, crowding out native species, and playing host to one of the most notorious invasive insects — the Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus altissima, is not as …

Jun 24, 2025 · Tree-of-heaven has been receiving a significant amount of attention lately, and not just because it is a fast-spreading invader of woodlands throughout the mid-Atlantic states and …

May 7, 2025 · It is included on the California State Noxious Weeds List as an invasive plant species to avoid. Tree-of-heaven attracts other invasive pests, including the brown …

May 26, 2025 · The tree of heaven is an invasive species that is known to take over areas and spread at an alarming rate. Find out how to identify and remove!

Oct 1, 2025 · One of the biggest concerns today is Tree-of-Heaven’s close association with another invasive species, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). Tree-of-Heaven is the …

Tree of Heaven is a rapidly growing tree that grows in poor soil conditions and forms colonies. It can outcompete other native vegetation and is allelopathic, meaning it releases compounds …