Sapium sebiferum
Chinese Tallow Tree
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Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum) - Description
Triadica sebifera, also known as Sapium sebiferum, is commonly known as the Chinese tallow tree, Florida aspen, chicken tree, gray popcorn tree, and candleberry tree. The tree is native to eastern Asia, and is most commonly associated with eastern China, Taiwan, and Japan. In these regions, the waxy coating of the seeds is used for candle and soap making, and the leaves are used as herbal medicine to treat boils.
Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum) - Blooming
Yellowish green string like catkins.
Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum) - Growth
Fast growing deciduous tree to 40 feet tall. Rounded or conical crown. Ripened whitish seeds resemble popcorn and used to be used to make soap and candles.
Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum) - Planting
Sow seeds in the ground in spring. Rooted cuttings should be taken in summer.
Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum) - Pest
Rare.
Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum) - Interesting facts
The waxy coating on the outside of the fruits can be used to make the tallow needed in soap making. The wax is also used to make candles. The species name, sebiferum, actually means "wax-bearing". Tallow Trees are also good for vegetable oil production, much of which is being utilized in the production of biodiesel. These trees are native to China, Japan and Taiwan, but has more or less naturalized in parts of North America.
Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with regular water especially when actively growing. Grow in fertile and well-drained soil.
