Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima)

Family: Simaroubaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bloom Color: Green. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Upright or erect, Vase.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. Used as an emergency food in times of scarcity, they have an offensive odour. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — Used as an emergency food in times of scarcity, they have an offensive odour.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Uplands. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)