Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Candleberry tree
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
chinesisch Talg
Rockets Freifrau
In French
chinesisch Talg
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
suif chinois
Rocket Dame
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
chiński łój
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Tallow and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is 60.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Dame's Rocket
Care of Chinese Tallow and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.