Re: [IBC] ailanthus altissima

Jerry Meislik wrote:

> Craig,
> Good luck on using this incredibly despised tree. Perhaps similar to the
> hatred for the Casuarina in the southern US, and yet it makes fabulous
> bonsai if treated properly.
> Give it a shot.
> Just one suggestion in my handling of this material in the landscape it has
> very soft and snappy wood.
> Jerry Meislik
> Whitefish Montana USA
> Zone 4-5
> http://www.bonsaihunk.8m.com/

Thanks Jerry.  I did a little poking around on the web and found the same thing
about the wood, that it has no commercial use because it is so soft and has a
tendency to break.  I'll give it a shot, and if it doesn't work after a couple of
years, no big deal.

One thing that is interesting about it is that it has a tendency to discourage
other plants growing around it because of toxins in the bark and leaves.  Some
research is actually being done on it to come up with an organic herbicide.  Guess
I won't have to worry about weeding this bad boy!

Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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