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Invasive Plants and Their native Alternatives: Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima)

Karen May 12, 2022 0 Comments

Tree of heaven is a deciduous tree native to northern China, Taiwan, northern Korea, and Tibet. It was introduced to the US in 1784 as an ornamental and naturalized wherever…

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Invasive Plants and Their Native Alternatives: Umbrella Tree (Schefflera actinophylla)

Karen April 14, 2022 0 Comments

Also called octopus tree, Schefflera is an evergreen tree native to the rainforests in Australia, New Guinea, and Java where it grows up to 50’ tall. It was introduced into…

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