Description: fast-growing, slender deciduous tree. Gray bark and smooth branches. The leaves are composed of 10-40 leaves that are oblong and pointed. The flowers are small and yellow-green. They are collected in paniculate inflorescences. The fruit is a double-winged okriljeni small nut.

Flowering time: May-July

Habitat: Invasive species in Croatia, so it can be found in almost all terrestrial habitats

Interesting fact: Heaven tree an indigenous species for China and in Chinese medicine it is consumed as a tea. Heaven tree silkworm  is fed withHeaven tree leaves.