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Old 19-09-2006, 01:07 PM posted to uk.environment.conservation,uk.rec.gardening
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Default Ailanthus altissima: "toxic tree of heaven"

Bill wrote:
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"The toxic Tree of Heaven threatens England's green and pleasant land"

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_ne...874333,00.html



Just read this article in the Observer and was wondering where abouts
in the country these trees are and if people have had any experience
with them.

I live in rural West Dorset and haven't seen any... yet.

Thinking perhaps a website clocking the spread of them could be set
up.


This site has some information about distribution. It seems to be mainly
urban (because of its tolerance to pollution).
http://www.keele.ac.uk/university/ar...eeofheaven.htm

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John