Ailanthus altissima - Not Recommended
Tree-of-Heaven, Ailanthus, Chinese-Sumac
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
12 - 20m
Width:
8 - 15m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Very High
Flooding Tolerance:
Moderate
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Tolerant
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
No
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Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
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Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.
Management Notes
- Known to naturalize or become highly invasive in certain regions
- Soft wood is susceptible to breakage
- Short-lived