Ailanthus sp.
Family: Simaroubaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Ailanthus sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Simaroubaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Juglans: Ailanthus leaflets have gland teeth only at base; Juglans leaflets are toothed along entire margin.; vs Pistacia: Ailanthus has gland-tipped teeth at leaflet bases; Pistacia leaflets are completely smooth-edged or finely toothed.; vs Koelreuteria: Ailanthus has simple toothed leaflets; Koelreuteria has doubly compound leaves with deeply lobed leaflets.; vs Fraxinus: Ailanthus leaflets have basal gland teeth; Fraxinus leaflets have regular teeth along margins or are entire.; vs Rhus: Ailanthus has gland teeth only at leaflet base; Rhus leaflets are toothed along entire edge or smooth.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ailanthus sp. native to California?
No. Ailanthus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Ailanthus sp. belong to?
Ailanthus sp. is in the Simaroubaceae family, genus Ailanthus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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