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The Tree of heaven is a perennial plant native to various regions of China, including North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast China, as well as Inner Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan, Tibet, and Xinjiang. Tree of heaven (Latin: Ailanthus altissima) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Tree of heaven is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Tree of heaven is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, CHI, CHM, and TAI. The Tree of heaven is a perennial that thrives in full sun to partial sun and shade.
Tree of heaven grows best in USDA zone 5-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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