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What is this tree?

Posted by beccaswmr OK (My Page) on
Thu, Dec 13, 12 at 15:27

I have two of these trees in my backyard and cannot figure out what they are. I have tried to get rid of them but they seem to come back fuller and more annoying. They do not flower. They have light colored bark. The leaves have a funny smell. Any ideas?


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RE: What is this tree?

Ailanthus altissima

Here is a link that might be useful: Ailanthus altissima


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RE: What is this tree?

tree of heaven.. which is the curse of hell ...

an invasive weed everywhere ..

cut it off at ground level.. and apply 100% roundup or stump killer to the cut ... its not a spray thing ... and keep cutting them down.. and killing them.. until the roots get the clue that you want it to die ... hunt them down every 6 to 8 weeks ...

just cutting it down will not hurt it ...

ken


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RE: What is this tree?

Sambucus (elder or elderberry) is a genus of between 5 and 30 species of shrubs or small trees in the moschatel family, Adoxaceae. It can be a useful plant.


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RE: What is this tree?

  • Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
    Fri, Dec 14, 12 at 22:39

And it cannot be what is being asked about here.


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RE: What is this tree?

The only use I have for it is as a host plant for the Samia cynthia (Alianthus silkmoth caterpillar.)


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