Bud Buds and Tree-of-Heaven

the buds -- plus a guest! -- talk about:

  • the history of Tree of Heaven
  • the problems it can cause
  • how to identify it
  • how to report it
  • and connections to the new detections of Spotted Lanternfly

while introducing the concepts of: 

  • host species
  • dioecious

Link to streamable audio file

Link to transcript

Tree of Heaven ID resources

VTinvasives

GoBotany

Penn State

The Spruce

Spotted lanternfly ID resources

An overview

Spectacular images of every life-stage

Reporting/removal resources

Report Spotted Lanternfly

Report Tree-of-Heaven

To remove young Tree-of-Heaven, pull the plants out by the roots. Contact us to borrow tools.

Interesting reads 

A research review from the US Forest Service summarizing the impact of Tree-of-Heaven on northern US forests.

An international perspective on Tree-of-Heaven, from the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI).

 

  • Tree-of-Heaven leaflet, showing the glandular teeth and gland at the base. Photo credit: James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
    Tree-of-Heaven leaflet, showing the glandular teeth and gland at the base. Photo credit: James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
  • Tree-of-Heaven growing from the side of a building. Photo credit: Ian Trueman, University of Wolverhampton, Bugwood.org
    Tree-of-Heaven growing from the side of a building. Photo credit: Ian Trueman, University of Wolverhampton, Bugwood.org
  • Tree-of-Heaven leaves and samaras. Photo credit: Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
    Tree-of-Heaven leaves and samaras. Photo credit: Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
  • A collage showing all the life stages of the spotted lantern fly. Photo credit: Penn State Extension
    A collage showing all the life stages of the spotted lantern fly. Photo credit: Penn State Extension