Tree Of Heaven
Ailanthus altissima
- Native to:
- China, Taiwan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Simaroubaceae
- Genus:
- Ailanthus
- Species:
- Ailanthus altissima
- USDA Symbol:
- AIAL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Ailanthus silkmoth (Samia cynthia), Atteva punctella, Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), Fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea), Lebeau's silk moth (Rothschildia lebeau), Rothschildia jorulla, Walker’s Atlas Moth (Samia walkeri), White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Atteva aurea
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- spotted lanternfly host
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, rocky, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to disturbed areas, tolerates urban conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without treatment but cold stratification improves uniformity. High germination rate.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI