At first glance, you might think that a tree so named would be great to consider for a home landscape. The resounding answer to that consideration is “NO.” As you read on, I’ll give you some reasons ...

Q: I am looking at trees to plant in my yard. Are there any specific ones that I should avoid? Here are some truly awful ...

Tree-of-heaven (ToH), also known as Chinese sumac, varnish tree, or stink tree, is a large, rapidly growing deciduous tree native to parts of China. Tree-of-heaven was introduced to North America as ...

When early gardeners first brought tree of heaven to the United States, the country itself was less than a decade old. In the hundreds of years since, this ornamental tree has spread itself far and ...

As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread nationwide, its proliferation has highlighted an even more worrisome invasive species: the prolific “stinking sumac,” or tree of heaven. National ...

Growing and spreading rapidly in even the poorest soils and with little water, tree of heaven is, despite its name, the very definition of "weed tree." It can cause allergies and irritate the skin, ...

Removing tree of heaven helps protect native plants, stops spotted lanternflies, and prevents damage to ecosystems and property. Experts say the best way to kill it is to cut the tree low and apply ...

ROANOKE, Va. – Trees of Heaven, a common sight throughout Southwest Virginia, are attracting an equally problematic invasive species - the spotted lanternfly, according to local tree experts.

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is using herbicide to kill tree of heaven trees to combat the spread of spotted lanternflies. The invasive insects threaten the regional grape industry. The tree ...

Tree of heaven, a noxious weed and invasive tree, is making an indelible mark on the Pacific Northwest — and confounding the officials attempting to control its spread. “Something is definitely ...

Tree of heaven, a noxious weed and invasive tree, is making an indelible mark on the Pacific Northwest — and confounding the officials attempting to control its spread. “Something is definitely ...