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Ailanthus altissima - Tree of Heaven Seed - Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.
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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification 

Native to: China, North Korea, Taiwan
Native
Introduced

Ailanthus altissima

clean seed

Tree Of Heaven

In Stock: 10.9 lb (Total:10.9lb)

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10.9 lb

Details

Germination:
98%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
91%
Seeds per lb:
19,929
Quantity:
10.9 lb
Collected in:
China
Crop year:
2024
Min. hardiness zone:
4
Item ID:
1835977

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England (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification 

Native to: China, North Korea, Taiwan
Native
Introduced
Ailanthus altissima, commonly known as Tree of Heaven, is originally native to China, and has spread as a notorious invasive species across North America since its introduction in the late 1700s. Despite its rapid growth and ability to thrive in poor conditions, it releases a strong, offensive odor from its flowers, earning names like stinking sumac and stink tree. Typically reaching heights of 40-80 feet with a spread of 30-60 feet, it features greenish flowers and fragrant leaves, creating a unique, albeit controversial, presence in urban environments.

While it tolerates drought, air pollution, and even thrives in urban landscapes, its aggressive suckering and self-seeding tendencies can crowd out native flora. Although picturesque with its tropical appearance and showy blooms in June, it poses significant challenges as a noxious weed in several states. Tree of Heaven is not ideal for landscape design; however, its resilience allows it to grow where few others can.

We do not recommend growing these seeds to plant. We offer these as they can be used for its medicinal and insecticidal properties.

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269 NY-34 Locke NY 13092
seed@sheffields.com

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