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Chinese Tallow Tree

Triadica Sebifera

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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 9–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — The Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree reaching up to 40 feet tall; white-waxy

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — tree with yellow blooms
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — thriving in a variety of soil types; it has a moderate canopy spread of about 30 feet and produces seed-containing
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — tree for full or half or shade
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — inconspicuous yellow flowers
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — giving way to clusters of waxy
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Its leaves turn a vivid red-orange in fall, providing a striking display; it is essential to note that the Chinese
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — white-waxy tallow that attracts birds
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — from well-drained sandy loams to clay
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — The Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera)
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) — greenish-white fruit by late summer and autumn.<br><br>For clients
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Its leaves turn a vivid red-orange in fall, providing a striking display
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — thriving in a variety of soil types
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — also referred to as the Popcorn Tree due to its white popcorn-like seeds
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — heart-shaped leaves transform from a bright green to shades of yellow
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Caution: Considered invasive in some areas
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — It has a moderate canopy spread of about 30 feet and produces seed-containing; inconspicuous yellow flowers
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Caution: Considered invasive in some areas; from well-drained sandy loams to clay
Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types; caution: Considered invasive in some areas
Triadica Sebifera
Triadica Sebifera
Triadica Sebifera
Triadica Sebifera
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