Skip to content

Chinese Tallow Tree

Triadica Sebifera

Design with this plant

Overview

The Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree reaching up to 40 feet tall. Its leaves turn a vivid red-orange in fall, providing a striking display. It has a moderate canopy spread of about 30 feet and produces seed-containing, white-waxy tallow that attracts birds. Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types. Caution: Considered invasive in some areas.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 9–10Climate Temperate
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Its leaves turn a vivid red-orange in fall, providing a striking display
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — The Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree reaching up to 40 feet tallChinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Its leaves turn a vivid red-orange in fall, providing a striking displayChinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — white-waxy tallow that attracts birdsChinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — The Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera)Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil typesChinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Caution: Considered invasive in some areas+37

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (44)

Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — It has a moderate canopy spread of about 30 feet and produces seed-containing
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — The Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree reaching up to 40 feet tall
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Its leaves turn a vivid red-orange in fall, providing a striking display
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — white-waxy tallow that attracts birds
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — The Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera)
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Caution: Considered invasive in some areas
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — it is essential to note that the Chinese Tallow is adaptable
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — thriving in a variety of soil types
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — This species is admired for its vibrant fall colors and rounded
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — also referred to as the Popcorn Tree due to its white popcorn-like seeds
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — is a deciduous tree that offers a striking aesthetic for any landscape
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — from well-drained sandy loams to clay
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — though it will produce the most lavish foliage and best fall colors in full sun.<br><br>The tree's unique
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — inconspicuous yellow flowers
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — making a visually captivating statement in the fall
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — heart-shaped leaves transform from a bright green to shades of yellow
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Regular maintenance and careful siting can mitigate its invasive potential
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — giving way to clusters of waxy
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — greenish-white fruit by late summer and autumn.<br><br>For clients
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — which can displace native vegetation
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — The tree's capacity to tolerate pollution and resist disease makes it suitable for urban environments
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — yellow flowers in the garden

Related plants

Leucodendron Spurge (Euphorbia Leucodendron) — The Cat Tails Euphorbia, or Euphorbia leucodendron, is a striking succulent shrub

Leucodendron Spurge

Euphorbia Leucodendron

Full · Zones 10–11

Fire Sticks (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame') — Euphorbia tirucalli 'Flame' or Fire Sticks is a striking

Fire Sticks

Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Flame'

Full · Zones 8–10

Diamond Mountain® Euphorbia — or Euphorbia Diamond Mountain®

Diamond Mountain® Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Full · Zones 10–11

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — The Lady's Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpa) is a unique perennial succulent, reaching up to 3-4 feet

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpa

Full · Zones 9–10

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — Slipper Flower (Pedilanthus macrocarpus) is a distinctive succulent shrub

Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpus

Full · Zones 9–11

African Candelabra (Euphorbia Ammak 'Green') — commonly known as African Candelabra

African Candelabra

Euphorbia Ammak 'Green'

Full · Zones 11–11