Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Deciduous tree
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The Ailanthus altissima plant species is found in E. Asia - China. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Simaroubaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tree of heaven. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. glandulosa. Toxicodendron altissimum.

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Latin Name:  Ailanthus altissima
Common Name:  Tree of heaven
Family:  Simaroubaceae
Author:  (Mill.)Swingle.
 
Known Hazards:  The plant is possibly poisonous[7, 20]. Male flowers have potentially allergenic pollen[200].
 
Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:  15
 
Habitat:  Uplands[147].

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