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Ailanthus
(Ailanthus altissima)
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COMMON NAMES:
Ailanthus, Tree-of-heaven
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DURABILITY:
Poor
SOURCE:
Originally from southern China, now grows throughout the east-central US.
DESCRIPTION:
Known as the "tree of heaven," this fast-growing tree originated in Asia and was introduced into the US around 1750. The wood is ring-porous and moderately soft, with figure and color similar to ash. Ailanthus works well, but has relatively poor stability and an often offensive odor when worked.
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