Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Candleberry tree
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
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, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
Esperanza
In German
chinesisch Talg
Esperanza
In French
chinesisch Talg
Esperanza
In Spanish
suif chinois
Esperanza
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
Esperanza
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Esperanza
In Polish
chiński łój
Esperanza
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Esperanza
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Esperanza
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Tallow and Esperanza Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Esperanza are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Esperanza
Care of Chinese Tallow and Esperanza 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 Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.