Ailanthus Altissima Site

Crushed leaves and stems emit a strong, unpleasant smell often compared to rancid peanut butter or "stink tree".

Smooth and light gray when young, developing shallow diamond-shaped fissures that resemble the skin of a cantaloupe as it ages. ailanthus altissima

Accurate identification is critical to distinguish it from native look-alikes like sumac or walnut. Crushed leaves and stems emit a strong, unpleasant