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Monthly Archives: December 2021
Have you seen tree of heaven plants in your neighborhood? This fast-growing invasive tree is easy to identify and found all over NY, particularly in urban areas. Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is the preferred host plant of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect being found in more and more parts of NY that could have severe impacts on our state’s agriculture and forests. Finding and reporting tree of heaven to NY iMapInvasives can help supplement state efforts to prevent negative impacts from these two species.
Use these tips to help you identify tree of heaven (TOH):
Plant and leaflets resemble sumac. TOH leaflets are smooth around the edges with a small notch at the base (see top photo), whereas sumac leaflets have jagged edges.When touched or broken, TOH has a unique scent similar to burnt peanut butter.You can find more information, including photos to help with identification, on the Penn State Extension website.If you find TOH on your own property, you may be interested in removing it. If the plant is small, you can simply pull it out by hand or dig it up. Large plants require herbicide treatment. Read more about tree of heaven, including details on different management techniques, starting on page 23 of the Invasive Species Best Management Practices booklet (PDF) from the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program.
Holiday Boutique
Don’t forget! The Holiday Boutique is still happening at the Community Center. Stop by and browse our holiday collection.
Holiday Raffle Baskets!!!
The final countdown to our 2021 Holiday Basket Raffle Drawing has begun! You only have one week left to enter to win one of these wonderful baskets. Stop by the Pine Bush Library and get your tickets before time runs out!!!
The drawing will be held on SATURDAY DEC. 18, at 11:00 AM in the library COMMUNITY CENTER, where you can also pick up some last-minute gifts from our Holiday Shop and from our local vendors:
HAPPY HERBS SOAP & HOMEMADE JAMS & JELLIES BY LIZ.
Raffle Ticket Prices:
6 for $5.00
15 for $10.00
A yard for $20.00
