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Fig. 83. — Tree of Heaven. Ailanthus glandulosus Desf. 



rapidly, and hence to be planted only where this habit is not objec- 

 tionable, or even desirable. It is adapted to stiff soils. 



Ailanthus. A. glandulosus Desf. (99), Tree of Heaven. A large tree 

 from China, but so generally planted as to appear like a native. It is 



