Pocket BotanistGuide botanique
Tree of heaven.
Ailanthus altissima
Prononciation ay-LAN-thus al-TISS-ih-muh
Aussi appelée China-sumac, Chinese Tree-of-heaven, Chinese sumac, Copal Tree, Ghetto Palm
The tree of heaven is a fast growing deciduous tree known for its ability to thrive in harsh urban environments. It is considered highly invasive in many regions due to its aggressive root suckering and prolific seed production. You should be aware that it often outcompetes native plants and can damage infrastructure.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Deciduous tree
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 50 to 80 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
This tree requires very little maintenance and will grow in almost any soil condition. Watch for suckers spreading from the root system, as they can quickly colonize new areas. It is generally best to avoid planting this species due to its invasive nature.
- Arrosage
- Once established, it is extremely drought tolerant.
- Engrais
- It rarely needs supplemental feeding in natural soil.
- Taille
- Pruning is only necessary to remove dead wood or manage size.
- Rempotage
- It is not typically kept in containers due to its size.
- Sol
- Adaptable to most soil types
- pH du sol
- 4.1 to 8.0
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is considered toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Comment l'identifier
- Large pinnately compound leaves
- Glandular teeth at leaf base
- Smooth gray bark
- Clusters of winged seeds
- Distinctive unpleasant odor when crushed
Science
- Famille
- Simaroubaceae
- Genre
- Ailanthus
- Ordre
- Sapindales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
Aussi dans
Ta plante a mauvaise mine ?
Cette page est un guide général. Pocket Botanist diagnostique les problèmes directement à partir d'une photo de ta plante, adapte l'arrosage à sa luminosité et te prévient quand il faut t'en occuper.
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