Ailanthus
Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle
Ailanthus altissima, a deciduous tree in the Simaroubaceae family, is native to northeast, central China, and Taiwan. It is the only species in its genus adapted to temperate climates, distinguishing it from other tropical Ailanthus species. The tree is widely distributed across various regions, including British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, the Açores, Madeira, and parts of Portugal, as well as in NO, SE, TR, RU, and ZA. First published in 1916, it is commonly known as the tree of heaven or ailanthus tree in English.
Description
Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle is a member of the Simaroubaceae family and is native to northeast, central China, and Taiwan. It is a deciduous tree that thrives in temperate climates, unlike other Ailanthus species that are typically tropical. The species has been documented in regions such as British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, the Açores, Madeira, and several Portuguese islands, as well as in parts of Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Turkey, Russia, and South Africa. First published in 1916, it is known by the common name 'tree of heaven' or 'ailanthus tree' in English.
Other common names
AilanthusChina-SumacChinese SumacChinese Tree-Of-HeavenCopal TreeSkink TreeStinktreeTree Of HeavenTree-Of-HeavenVarnish TreeVarnishtree
Distribution
British Columbia · Ontario · Quebec · Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Madeira Island · NO · SE · TR · RU · ZA · CL · Juan Fernandez Islands · HR · IE · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands
Synonyms
Rhus cacodendronToxicodendron altissimumAilanthus glandulosa var. erythrocarpaChoerospondias auriculata
