Tree Of Heaven
Ailanthus altissima
Also known as
False Varnish Tree, Japan Varnish Tree, Tree Of The Gods, China-Sumac, Chinese Tree-Of-Heaven, Copal Tree, Stinktree, Varnishtree, Chinese Sumac, Ailanthus, Tree of heaven
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Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
25m | Max | 17m |
12m | Min | 8m |
50 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
Tree Of Heaven Overview
A. altissima is a stately, large, spreading tree, often suckering, with large pinnate leaves resembling an ash, sumac or walnut which are reddish in spring, and female trees have small clusters of yellowish-green flowers followed by red winged fruits. Fast growing.
Common problems with Tree Of Heaven
Generally pest and disease free.
How to propagate Tree Of Heaven
Seed
Cuttings
By suckers or root cuttings in the winter.
Suckers
Other uses of Tree Of Heaven
Shade, ornamental, specimen with large bold leaves. Tolerates coastal conditions as well as polluted urban areas.
Trees to Propagate by Root Cuttings
Winter tree roots are packed full of carbs, giving cuttings the best chance to get established.
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