The tree of heaven is a plant that is deciduous tree which means it sheds its leaves annually. It is also part of a tree family called Simaroubaceae family. The tree came from the Northeast and Central China and Taiwan. The tree first went to Europe from China in the 174O’s and then to the United States in 1784. The tree has a rich, long, and strong tradition in China and it is well respected. The tree grows very fast and can grow to about 49ft in about 25 years. The leaves, barks, and many other parts of the tree are used today as traditional Chinese medicine. In many urban areas it has gained the nickname as a “stink tree”. This tree is call “invasive” because it crowds out many native species and it damages different pavements and building foundations in urban areas.
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