Invasives: The Tree of Heaven smells like rotten peanut butter, makes soil toxic for native plants and might be in your front ...

Tree of heaven, a noxious weed and invasive tree, is making an indelible mark on the Pacific Northwest — and confounding the officials attempting to control its spread. “Something is definitely ...

Q. I heard that we shouldn’t plant a tree of heaven because it’s invasive and host to some invasive pest species. Could you explain? The tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is native to China but has ...

On the spectrum of invasive species, few are as pernicious as the tree of heaven, which resorts to chemical warfare to outcompete native plants.

Removing tree of heaven helps protect native plants, stops spotted lanternflies, and prevents damage to ecosystems and property. Experts say the best way to kill it is to cut the tree low and apply ...

Q: I heard that we shouldn’t plant a tree of heaven because it’s invasive and host to some pest species. Could you explain? A: The tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is native to China but has ...