Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Candleberry tree
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
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, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
chinesisch Talg
Red Maple Tree
In French
chinesisch Talg
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
suif chinois
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
chiński łój
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Tallow and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is 60.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Red Maple Tree
Care of Chinese Tallow and Red Maple Tree 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 Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.