Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Candleberry tree
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
Hydrangea
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
Hydrangea
In German
chinesisch Talg
Hortensie
In French
chinesisch Talg
Hortensia
In Spanish
suif chinois
Hortensia
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Hortênsia
In Polish
chiński łój
Hortensja
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Hibiscus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cornales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Hydrangea
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Chinese Tallow and Hydrangea Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Hydrangea are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Hydrangea
Care of Chinese Tallow and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.