Did You Know?
The tree of heaven can grow in cracks!
Where It Grows
Ailanthus grows in many places.
Why It Matters
This tree can change the ground.
What ailanthus Does
It can grow fast and tall.
It has big, green leaves.
It can live in bad soil.
It can block light for other plants.
Some think it is a weed.
It can smell sweet in spring.
More About ailanthus
Ailanthus is from Asia and other warm places. It can grow in cities and fields. This tree can be found in many parts of the world. It grows fast and can be hard to stop.
This tree can change the ground where it grows. It can take food and water from other plants. This can make it hard for them to live.
In the future, we may learn more about this tree. It is strong and can grow in many spots. Some people may find ways to use it for good.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Ailanthus Genus"] --> B["Family: Simaroubaceae"]
B --> C["Order: Sapindales"]
A --> D["Native Range: East Asia to Northern Australasia"]
A --> E["Species: Tree of Heaven"]
E --> F["Considered Invasive Species"]
What Do These Words Mean?
genus:a group of related plants or animals
family:a larger group that includes different genera (plural of genus)
native:originally from a particular place
species:a specific type of plant or animal
invasive species:a plant or animal that spreads quickly and harms the environment
