Tree of Heaven
Common Name: Tree of Heaven
Species Name: Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle
Family Name: Simaroubaceae
Plant Type: Trees
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Asia |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Scattered Throughout |
| Sun Preference | Somewhat shade intolerant |
| Susceptibility | Foliar diseases including Verticillium wilt |
ID Characteristics
- Field Identification Characteristics
Non-native invasive
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 12-inch diameter, 50-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Pinnately Compound
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Shape: Spear-shaped
- Stipules: Yes
- Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Foul-smelling male flower
- Petal Number: 1-5
- Flower Color: Green
- Flower Timing: Late Spring
- Fruit Type: Samara
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Varies |
| Soil Type | Varies |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 to 8 |
| Successional Stage | Varies |