Tree-of-Heaven Removal
Invasive Plant Rules
Rules requiring removal of Ailanthus altissima (tree-of-heaven), the invasive species that hosts spotted lanternfly, including state programs and city-level mandates.
How Tree-of-Heaven Removal Rules Differ by Place
Aurora, CO: Tree of Heaven Ban in Aurora, CO
Heavy RestrictionsAurora's Unified Development Ordinance bans planting Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus sp.) anywhere in the city, alongside Russian Olive, Aspen, Tamarisk, Ash and Siberian Elm, under the…
Broomfield, CO: Broomfield Bans Tree of Heaven and Invasive Trees
Heavy RestrictionsBroomfield's Landscape Code outright bans planting Tree of Heaven, along with Russian Olive, Aspen, Tamarisk, Ash and Siberian Elm, on any regulated site. Section 17-70-050(A)(4) also…
Bloomington, IL: Bloomington Bans Tree of Heaven from Right-of-Way
Heavy RestrictionsIn the City of Bloomington, no one may plant Ailanthus altissima, the Tree of Heaven, or roughly 30 other listed species, in the public right-of-way; the City Forester enforces the ban…
Chico, CA: Tree Of Heaven Unprotected In Chico
Few RestrictionsChico's tree preservation ordinance specifically excludes Ailanthus, commonly called tree of heaven, from the definition of a protected tree, so removing one doesn't require a permit…
Rohnert Park, CA: Rohnert Park Tree of Heaven Removal Exemption
Few RestrictionsRohnert Park's tree preservation ordinance exempts Ailanthus spp. (Tree of Heaven) from its removal permit requirement, letting property owners take one down without applying to the…
Santa Rosa, CA: Santa Rosa Exempts Tree-of-Heaven From Permit
Few RestrictionsSanta Rosa's tree ordinance singles out ailanthus, the invasive tree-of-heaven, for special treatment: Section 17-24.030(A)(5) lists it among species exempt from the citywide tree…
Cities & Counties with Tree-of-Heaven Removal Rules
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Other Invasive Plant Rules Topics
Bamboo Restrictions
Rules about planting running bamboo near property lines, containment requirements, removal obligations, and fines for bamboo that spreads to neighboring properties.
Prohibited Species
Plants that are banned or regulated in your area, including Japanese knotweed, kudzu, purple loosestrife, and other species that threaten native ecosystems.
Front Yard Gardens
Whether your city allows vegetable gardens, wildflower meadows, or native plant landscapes in the front yard, including any height limits or appearance standards.
Palm Tree Rules
Whether non-native palms (Mexican fan palm, Canary Island date palm) are restricted in new plantings, removal incentives, and street-tree-replacement species lists.