Ailanthus the Highest 100+ PCS fresh seeds. Ailanthus altissima

🌱 Ailanthus altissima — Chinese Ash, Toxicodendron Tall, Chinese Elderberry, Paradise Tree, God Tree, Vinegar Tree, Stinker

Ailanthus altissima is a collection of 100+ fresh seeds from this rare and unique deciduous tree. Native to Northern China, this long-lived tree boasts a palm-like appearance and can grow for up to a hundred years. Ailanthus altissima seeds are a rare opportunity to cultivate this extraordinary plant.

🌿 Botanical Description

Ailanthus altissima is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20-25 meters tall, with a cylindrical trunk up to 50 centimeters thick. The bark is thin, light gray, and has rare small notches. Young trees have a wide-pyramidal openwork crown, while old trees have a spreading-tent-shaped crown. The lifespan of the tree can reach up to a hundred years.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer/early fall. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C, germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering: regular, fertilization: balanced.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Ailanthus altissima is native to Northern China and is widely distributed in the south of the European part of Russia, including the Krasnodar and Stavropol territories, Rostov region, North Caucasus republics, and Novorossiya. It grows well in cities and is used for landscaping in Ukraine and Crimea.

✨ Interesting Facts

Ailanthus altissima has been used in homeopathy and Tibetan medicine for its unique properties. The tree's essence, made from young shoots, flowers, and young bark, or a tincture made from mature fruits, is used to treat various ailments. In some cases, the tree can live for up to a hundred years.