Ailanthus altissima
Family Simaroubacaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Chinese Sumac, Copal Tree, Hemelboom, Stinking Cedar, Tree-of-heaven, Varnish Tree |
Synonyms | Ailanthus glandulosa Desf.; Ailanthus rhodoptera F.Muell.; Ailantus rhodoptera orth. var. F.Muell.; Toxicodendron altissimum Mill. |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Shrub, Tree |
Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
Maximum height (m) | 25 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | East Asia |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
Exotic range (other) | Europe, North America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands, South America |
Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Dry sclerophyll forest, Floodplains, Forest, Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Thickets, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands |
Soil type (exotic) | Clay, Infertile - low fertility, Sandy |
Decade of introduction | 1810 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Further Information
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&state=&s=&ibra=all&card=T07
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/ailanthus_altissima.htm
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Ailanthus~altissima
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=12959
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