Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle
Fully hardy, spreading, suckering tree with large, oblong-elliptic, pinnate leaves, to 60cm long, with up to 30 leaflets which open reddish green and later turn green. In summer, terminal panicles of small green flowers, up to 30cm long, are followed by red-brown fruit, similar to the ash. To 25m. [RHSE, Hilliers’, FNSW].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to Britain in 1751. [JD].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.39/1843]. Widely naturalised across Australia and difficult to eradicate due to its suckering habit. [FNSW].
Notes
Published Feb 22, 2009 - 02:04 PM | Last updated Feb 15, 2010 - 11:38 AM
Family | Simaroubaceae |
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Region of origin | China |
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Common Name | Tree of heaven |
Name in the Camden Park Record | Ailanthus glandulosus |
Confidence level | high |