In some areas along the Chadakoin River, Tree-of-heaven is rapidly becoming the only remaining bank tree species. Photo by Twan Leenders One way of categorizing plants is based on their origin: native ...

Despite its name, the tree of heaven is most commonly known as a highly invasive species in the state of West Virginia.

Ailanthus altissima, commonly known as the tree of heaven plant, is incredibly fast-growing. It can reach 25 feet in height in the single year and is found throughout Kansas. Luis Fernández ...