Tree of heaven Ailanthus altissima

Description

Tree of heaven belongs to the family Simaroubaceae and it is a fast-growing tree with straight body. It forms root shoots and spreads strongly with the help of them and seeds. Tree of heaven is considered one of the most invasive alien species in Europe.

Source: FinBIF species descriptions
Description text authors:

MMM 2019, Eeva-Maria Tuhkanen (Luke) 2020, päivitys Luke 2022.

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Observations
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Checklist
FinBIF master checklist
Scientific name
Ailanthus altissima
Author
(Mill.) Swingle
Vernacular names
  • haisujumaltenpuu (Finnish)
  • gudaträd (Swedish)
  • Tree of heaven (English)
Identifier
http://tun.fi/MX.5014754
Taxon rank
species
This species is invasive
EstablishmentDoes not occur in the wild in Finland
Regulatory Status
  • Invasive alien species of Union concern (EU 2016/1141; 2017/1263; 2019/1262; 2022/1203) ?
DNA barcode sequences
Ailanthus altissima
21 public records
Informal groups
  • Vascular plants