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I would like this volunteer plant(tree?) identified please.
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Plant Identification #864442
Asked April 13, 2024, 10:10 PM EDT
I would like this volunteer plant(tree?) identified please.
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
The tree is tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima. It is considered an invasive tree because it spreads by underground runners. You can read more about it here:
https://www.oregon.gov/oda/shared/Documents/Publications/Weeds/TreeOfHeavenProfile.pdf
https://wmswcd.org/species/tree-of-heaven/
https://www.oregon.gov/oda/shared/Documents/Publications/Weeds/TreeOfHeavenProfile.pdf
https://wmswcd.org/species/tree-of-heaven/