About tree-of-heaven
Ailanthus altissima ( ay-LAN-thəss al-TIH-sim-ə), commonly known as tree of heaven or ailanthus tree, is a deciduous tree in the quassia family. It is native to northeast, central China, and Taiwan. Unlike other members of the genus Ailanthus, it is found in temperate climates rather than the tropics. The tree grows rapidly, and is capable of reaching heights of 15 metres (50 ft) in 25 years. While the species rarely lives more than 50 years, some specimens exceed 100 years of age. It is considered a noxious weed and vigorous invasive species, and one of the worst invasive plant species in Europe and North America.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Ailanthus altissima
- Genus
- Ailanthus
- Family
- SIMAROUBACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Distribution
- India, China
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Bengali
- আইলান্থাস আলতিসসিমা
- Marathi
- महारुख
Simaroubaceae
Quassia Family
tree-of-heaven belongs to the Simaroubaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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