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Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle) - colonization in Croatia

Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle, family Simaroubaceae, order Sapindales) is a deciduous tree native to China. It was introduced in Europe in the late 1700s as an ornamental species. Nowadays, it is distributed in warm climatic areas of the world. In Croatia, it is present in whole country but especially aggressive in Adriatic coastal part. On some parts in continental regions, in costal part and on some islands, it kills native vegetation and often forms dense monocultures.

Tree of heaven ; colonization ; Croatia

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