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Ailanthus altissima Desf.

tree of heaven (Simaroubaceae)

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RestrictedVery strong tendencySE
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Ailanthus altissima is a fast-growing tree.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-26

 tree of heaven / Ailanthus altissima: _Ailanthus altissima_ is a fast-growing tree.

Ailanthus altissima produces erect panicles of small, white, 5-parted flowers.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2020-07-02

 tree of heaven / Ailanthus altissima: _Ailanthus altissima_ produces erect panicles of small, white, 5-parted flowers.

The winged achenes of Ailanthus altissima are typically slightly twisted, and lose their reddish colour as they ripen.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-17

 tree of heaven / Ailanthus altissima: The winged achenes of _Ailanthus altissima_ are typically slightly twisted, and lose their reddish colour as they ripen.

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