Selected images for Chinese tallowtree (Triadica sebifera )
Chinese tallowtree (popcorn tree) is a deciduous tree reaching 60 ft. (18.3 m) in height and 3 ft. (0.9 m) in diameter. Leaves are alternate, heart-shaped, 2-3 in. (5.1-7.6 cm) long with a long, pointed tip. Flowering occurs from April to June. The flowers are yellowish and occur on 8 in. (20 cm) long, dangling spikes. Three-lobed, greenish fruit are found in clusters at the end of branches. Fruit mature to black and then open to reveal the white wax covered seeds. Tallow tree invades wet areas such as stream banks and ditches but can also invade drier upland sites. Chinese tallowtree is a serious threat because of its ability to invade high quality, undisturbed forests. It can displace native vegetation as well as alter soil conditions due to the high amount of tannins present in the leaf litter. Chinese tallowtree is a native of China and was introduced into South Carolina in 1776 for ornamental purposes and seed oil production.
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 1264074 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Twig(s)/Shoot(s) Chris Evans |
 5407202 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Foliage Karan A. Rawlins |
 1879009 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Foliage Cheryl McCormick |
 5005006 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Tree(s) Ronald F. Billings |
 5331037 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Tree(s) Dennis Teague |
 2151094 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Seedling(s) Chris Evans |
 2151096 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Bark Chris Evans |
 2307042 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Twig(s)/Shoot(s) James H. Miller |
 2131093 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Flower(s) Mark Atwater |
 5402741 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Flower(s) Rebekah D. Wallace |
 0016202 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Fruit(s) James H. Miller |
 1264076 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Fruit(s) Chris Evans |
 5369246 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Seed(s) Joseph LaForest |
 5309018 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Seed(s) Steve Hurst |
 1264077 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Infestation Chris Evans |
 2151093 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Infestation Chris Evans |
 5402740 Chinese tallowtree Triadica sebifera Infestation Rebekah D. Wallace |
