This tree can be found in waste places and is a native of eastern Asia. It is frequently considered to be an invasive plant in the United States.
When you can identify it, please provide both the common and scientific names in a comment below. If you have any personal stories to share about this plant, feel free to include that in your comment.
Tree
Compound leaves
Cluster of fruit (samaras)
Leaflets
Samaras (female tree only)
Trunk and bark
ANSWER (subsequently added to this post to facilitate the “search” function for these images): Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima)
Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissima
Ed, you are absolutely correct. And you were very quick to let us know the name of this plant! Thanks for playing along.