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PENDLETON — The tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima, has invaded Pendleton, making the city one of its countless strongholds, and it has been here for decades.
Public and private property alike — parks and yards — the tree of heaven, its name derived from its height, has conquered the land, dominating the native vegetation it comes into close proximity with.
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