Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
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Types
Candleberry tree
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
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, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
Eulalia
In German
chinesisch Talg
Eulalia
In French
chinesisch Talg
Eulalia
In Spanish
suif chinois
Eulalia
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
Eulalia
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Eulalia
In Polish
chiński łój
Eulalia
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Eulalia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Eulalia
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Tallow and Eulalia Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is 60.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Eulalia are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Eulalia
Care of Chinese Tallow and Eulalia 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 Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.