Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
California
Types
Candleberry tree
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires large amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
Giant Sequoia
In German
chinesisch Talg
Giant Sequoia
In French
chinesisch Talg
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
suif chinois
Secoya gigante
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
chiński łój
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Triadica
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Sequoioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Tallow and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Giant Sequoia
Care of Chinese Tallow and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
