Why Remove The Tree of Heaven?
The ironically named Tree of Heaven has become public enemy #1 in the fight against invasive plant species in Loudoun. It is the host plant to the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) that threaten our wineries, farms and orchards. In addition to the Tree of Heaven’s negative economic impact to Loudoun, the environmental impact is arguably even worse. The fast-growing plant from China quickly both crowds out our oaks, maples and other native trees, while also secreting a chemical into the soil that is toxic to other plants.
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