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Sapium sebiferum
East of Mrak Hall
The Chinese tallow is a tall, narrow, deciduous tree with small heart shaped leaves that have outstanding fall color before they drop.
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Botanical Name:
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Sapium sebiferum
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Common Name:
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Chinese tallow tree
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Location:
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East of Mrak Hall
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Family:
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Euphorbiaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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8, 9, 12-16, 18-21, H1
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Native Range:
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East Asia
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Habitat:
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Prefers sunny locations with regular water and well-drained soil.
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General Habit:
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Deciduous tree, moderate growth rate to 40 ft., pyramid shape.
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Notes:
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Bright green heart shaped leaves. Flowers are in spikes but insignificant, fruits are hard shelled capsules containing 3 seeds covered in white wax. The sap is considered poisonous. Outstanding fall color. This tree is known to be invasive in parts of the southeastern U.S.A.
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