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Tree-Of-Heaven Reports

Tree of Heaven  invasive, fast-growing tree that can reach up to 65 feet. It can develop sideways roots to sprout stems and form thickets.

​It grows primarily in open areas, including along forests, roads, rivers, and urban areas.It is found all over Washington State, but is more abundant in eastern Washington.

Tree-of-heaven is being identified and reported Washington State. These detections help to create a map with known tree-of-heaven locations. The map help guide removal efforts.  If you see tree-of-heaven, take a picture of the leaflets, note the location, and report it. 

Reported Locations


WSDA mapping specialists created a map to determine known locations of Tree-of-Heaven.


 

Tree-Of-Heaven Removal

If you have the invasive plant you should consider removing it. If you are removing tree-of-heaven you can contact your County Noxious Weed Control Board for more information and guidance. 

 

REPORT TREE-OF-HEAVEN

Reporting tree-of-heaven locations will help removal efforts. If you see tree-of-heaven, take a picture of the leaflets, note the location, and report it. You can send reports to Washington Invasive Species council.
REPORT TREE-OF-HEAVEN

Tree-Of-Heaven Removal

Whenever possible remove tree-of-heaven, especially when young. After removal, dispose of tree-of-heaven properly. Make sure to wear gloves and clothing to protect your skin.

After the weed is removed plant the area with native or non-invasive plants to shade the soil and discourage weeds.

Go back to check the area for several years and remove any resprouts. 

 
If you are applying a herbicide time the treatment appropriately.

You can apply foliar spray to smaller plants., but for larger plants, treatments such as basal bark, frill cuts, or stem injection may be used.
 
Small plants can be dug up. This is best done when the soil is moist.

Make sure remove the roots and stumps to prevent resprouting.