The tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) can seem like a lookalike, but while both have pinnately compound leaves, the staghorn sumac is again the one with ridged leaf edges. Native Plant ...

At a glance, tree of heaven looks similar to the native sumac, black walnut, and hickory. But look closely at the leaves: ...

The Ailanthus is also known as the Chinese sumac (because it looks like a sumac) and Tree of Heaven -- but there's nothing heavenly about this rapidly growing, unbearably stinky tree that's ...

The trees are preferred hosts for an invasive species first reported in the state in 2014. They've since infested some areas.