I think it’s tree of heaven. If it is, then it’s bad news.
HarleyNurse61
Looking like some kind of Sumac.
EarlyRetirementWorld
Looks like it may be a false spiria.
IndependentBrave7449
Those are a pain to kill. I’ve cut them down and used Stump Out in the past to no avail. Tordon was recommended to me and so far it seems to be working.
Po0rYorick
Condolences
bloomingtonwhy
r/invasivespecies
centuryeyes
Tree of heaven. Rip it out asap.
If it smells like stale peanut butter, you will know for sure.
OneGayPigeon
Squish the leaves, does it smell disgusting? If so, miserably invasive tree of heaven. If it doesn’t, it’s a native to the US sumac. They’re incredibly tough to tell apart. Either way it spreads prolifically. If it’s sumac, it’s GLORIOUS in the fall. If it wasn’t so difficult to control I’d plant it all over!
sp1der11
A nightmare. Tree of Heaven.
CJWisco
Just asking. Why don’t you get a plant app – and identify it that way. Picture This is free – you hit the x if it asks you to upgrade. But seriously. If you’re taking a photo anyhow – USE the PLANT APP. Ok end rant.
Tree of heaven. It’s should be called tree of hell because it’s as invasive as bamboo
Fuzzy_Particular_318
100% TOH. You can tell from the little mitten thumbs on leaves. Sumac leaves look more spiky.
As others have said you want to use basal bark method on this one. If you cut it, a thousand more will spring up. Look nearby for big one and you can use the hack and squirt method on anything over about 4-6 inches in diameter.
filthypoor
Looks like Tree of Heaven from the little loves at the base of the leaves. Invasive.
Just got rid of one last week when I discovered about 20 lantern flys nesting on it.
It was growing out of my window well and definitely didn’t remove properly. Cut it half way, stomped on the lantern flies and then removed it from the root a few days later.
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I think it’s tree of heaven. If it is, then it’s bad news.
Looking like some kind of Sumac.
Looks like it may be a false spiria.
Those are a pain to kill. I’ve cut them down and used Stump Out in the past to no avail. Tordon was recommended to me and so far it seems to be working.
Condolences
r/invasivespecies
Tree of heaven. Rip it out asap.
If it smells like stale peanut butter, you will know for sure.
Squish the leaves, does it smell disgusting? If so, miserably invasive tree of heaven. If it doesn’t, it’s a native to the US sumac. They’re incredibly tough to tell apart. Either way it spreads prolifically. If it’s sumac, it’s GLORIOUS in the fall. If it wasn’t so difficult to control I’d plant it all over!
A nightmare. Tree of Heaven.
Just asking. Why don’t you get a plant app – and identify it that way. Picture This is free – you hit the x if it asks you to upgrade. But seriously. If you’re taking a photo anyhow – USE the PLANT APP. Ok end rant.
Tree of Heaven!!!! Find the large mama tree (if still standing) and do the “hack and squirt” application. https://youtu.be/AKLW2TXS1jg?si=RIbKogj0uG4r6Ats.
Tree of Heaven. [Read up and plan](https://extension.psu.edu/tree-of-heaven). There is probably a mature tree nearby, hopefully on your property.
Looks like sumac to me.
Tree of heaven. It’s should be called tree of hell because it’s as invasive as bamboo
100% TOH. You can tell from the little mitten thumbs on leaves. Sumac leaves look more spiky.
As others have said you want to use basal bark method on this one. If you cut it, a thousand more will spring up. Look nearby for big one and you can use the hack and squirt method on anything over about 4-6 inches in diameter.
Looks like Tree of Heaven from the little loves at the base of the leaves. Invasive.
[link to helpful comparison](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthisplant/s/6oZLi3mhW0)
Uh oh
Just got rid of one last week when I discovered about 20 lantern flys nesting on it.
It was growing out of my window well and definitely didn’t remove properly. Cut it half way, stomped on the lantern flies and then removed it from the root a few days later.