I'd call it a bush but might be a small tree. I'm in Denver, CO. The bush is around 12 feet tall and it seems like there's baby ones sprouting all around it in my backyard. Main stem is green then the off shoots turn red.
I was just reading how this is what attracts and supports the invasive spotted lantern fly.
SensualMortician
Dig them out complete. They have strong roots. If you just cut them, they will keep putting out a bunch of growth like crazy.
_B_Little_me
It’s time for war!
FriendshipBorn929
This is when you buy herbicide. Apply to cambium layer of cut stump in the fall, just when the leaves start to turn. Not sure which herbicide is best for TOH. Someone on here does
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Tree of heaven
As the other person posted, it’s tree of heaven. I recommend you read up on it [https://ag.colorado.gov/conservation/noxious-weeds/noxious-weed-species-id/tree-of-heaven](https://ag.colorado.gov/conservation/noxious-weeds/noxious-weed-species-id/tree-of-heaven)
Time to try and eliminate, good luck!
Thanks for the insight everyone!
I was just reading how this is what attracts and supports the invasive spotted lantern fly.
Dig them out complete. They have strong roots. If you just cut them, they will keep putting out a bunch of growth like crazy.
It’s time for war!
This is when you buy herbicide. Apply to cambium layer of cut stump in the fall, just when the leaves start to turn. Not sure which herbicide is best for TOH. Someone on here does