Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Candleberry tree
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
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
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
chinesisch Talg
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
chinesisch Talg
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
suif chinois
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
chiński łój
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Embryophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Tallow and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Chinese Tallow and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Chinese Tallow and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.