Tree Of Heaven

Scientific Name: Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Sapindales / Simaroubaceae / Ailanthus Desf./ Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle

Tree Of Heaven
General Information
Usda SymbolAIAL
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsAIAL

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum150
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.9
pH, Minimum4.1
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum90
Precipitation, Minimum14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)30
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityModerate
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationRounded
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathYes
Height, Mature (feet)55.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee50
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seed per Pound14640
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductYes
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

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