Tree-of-heaven

Tree-of-heaven Ailanthus Altissima

What is the plant

A. altissima - A. altissima is a vigorous deciduous tree with smooth, light grey bark, attractive foliage and large panicles of yellow-greenish flowers followed by winged fruit. The individual trees usually produce either male or female flowers, and both sexes are required to produce fruit.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min -15°C

Hardiness zone

5 - 8

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

Invasive

Weed

Water
In the first two years, the tree should be watered regularly.
Sunlight
The thermophilic deity prefers a sunny spot.
Soil
The more nutrient-rich the soil is, the stronger the growth. But even on barren and nutrient-poor soils, the tree of the gods can grow up to 20 meters high. The ornamental tree is ideal for the city. Air pollution and emissions from industry and traffic are not enough for him. It is resistant to road salt, herbicides and dryness.

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Pruning
Cut off dead wood/Remove crossing branches
Temperature
An adult deity tree can withstand strong frosts down to around -20° C.
Additional
The plant is possibly poisonous. Male flowers have potentially allergenic pollen. The leaves are toxic to domestic animals. Gardeners who fell the tree may suffer rashes. The odour of the foliage is intensely disagreeable and can cause headache and nausea, rhinitis and conjunctivitis.The pollen can cause hay fever