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ailanthus
noun[ C or U ]
uk /eɪˈlæn.θəs/ us /eɪˈlæn.θəs/pluralailanthus or ailanthuses
a deciduous tree (= one that loses its leaves in autumn and grows new ones in the spring) with large leaves, originally from Asia but widely found in North America:
Ailanthus is probably the most invasive tree in the national park and efforts have been made to control its spread.
An ailanthus sprouts on the harbour's shore.
The deciduous trees - elms, honey locusts, cottonwoods and ailanthus - will do well.
Synonym
tree of heaven
As well as being very hardy, ailanthus grows extremely quickly, making it hard to manage.
A neighbour's ailanthus tree was now blocking our view.
Because of its ability to grow even in the least favourable conditions, the ailanthus was used as a symbol in the novel "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn".
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