❖ Common name- Maharukh or tree of heaven

❖ Scientific name- Ailanthus altissima

❖ Classification-

Kingdom- Plantae

Family- Simaroubaceae

Order- Sapindales

❖ Mode of propagation-

Dense thickets of Ailanthus altissima reproduction on disturbed soils of road cuts and city building sites develop from root sprouts. Prolific root and stump sprouting have discouraged the use of Ailanthus as an ornamental species. After death or injury of the main stem, the wide-spreading shallow root system can give rise to an abundance of sprouts. Sprouts have shown first-year height growth of 3 to 4 m (10 to 13 ft) (19). Thus, the species can be easily propagated from either root cuttings or from coppicing. Propagation: Seed, saplings can also spread from roots; Requires little to no pruning. In some cases, hard pruning can be disruptive.

❖ Uses-

Ailanthus altissima is a member of the Simaroubaceae family and is widely used in traditional medicines and homeopathy for the treatment of various disorders including gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and peripheral disorders.Wood from invasive tree species Acacia dealbata and Ailanthus altissima was used to produce high-value-added nanocellulose. Ailanthus altissima wood is useful for making furniture such as cabinets. Moreover, you can also create turned objects for decoration.