Pronunciation: aye-LAN-thus al-TI-si-ma
Common name: Tree of heaven
Family: Simaroubaceae (Quassia)
Habitat: Disturbed areas, grassland, oak woodland,
riparian areas below 6000', common near old
habitations, naturalized from China
Blooming period: June
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Ailanthus
2) altissima