Brief introduction of Ailanthus altissima

There are more than 10 species of Ailanthus altissima, belonging to deciduous trees. It is characterized by its tall trunk, adult Ailanthus altissima can reach 30 meters high, its bark is gray and its leaves and flowers smell bad, which also reduces its pests and diseases.

Toona sinensis and Ailanthus altissima belong to different families, but their shapes are very similar, so many people confuse them. The difference between the two is as follows:

Ailanthus altissima has odd pinnate compound leaves, while Toona sinensis generally has even pinnate compound leaves. Leaves taste different. Ailanthus altissima leaves have peculiar smell, and Ailanthus altissima leaves have strong fragrance.

The trunk is different. The surface of Ailanthus altissima trunk is smooth and does not crack, while Ailanthus altissima trunk often peels off in strips.

Toona sinensis contains calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and other components, and has the functions of tonifying deficiency, strengthening yang, consolidating essence and nourishing kidney, promoting hair growth, diminishing inflammation, stopping bleeding and relieving pain, promoting qi circulation, promoting blood circulation and invigorating stomach. It is suitable for patients with kidney-yang deficiency, cold pain in waist and knees, nocturnal emission, impotence and alopecia. The bark, root bark and fruit of Ailanthus altissima can be used as medicine, which has the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, relieving stranguria and diarrhea, and stopping bleeding. According to the records of traditional Chinese medicine, Ailanthus altissima has little toxicity and is only used for external washing of decoction, but the leaves are inedible.

In foreign countries, Ailanthus altissima is called Paradise Tree, which is widely used for planting street trees. Hebei Changsheng seedling base has a history of more than 30 years, and has rich experience in seedling raising. The prices of lilacs and crape myrtle sold are low.