Tree of Heaven. A large spreading tree, leaves open reddish green, turning mid-green. Bears panicles of small green flowers. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 15m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ailanthus altissima
A large spreading tree, leaves open reddish green, turning mid-green. Bears panicles of small green flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Ailanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | altissima |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Tree of Heaven |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25m |
| Family | Simaroubaceae |
| Spread | 15m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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