Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Types
Candleberry tree
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Rock rose
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
रॉक गुलाब
In German
chinesisch Talg
Zistrose
In French
chinesisch Talg
ciste
In Spanish
suif chinois
jara
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
esteva
In Polish
chiński łój
skała róży
In Latin
Chinese adipe
CISTHOS
Phylum
Embryophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Rock rose
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rock rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Tallow and Rock rose Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Rock rose are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Rock rose
Care of Chinese Tallow and Rock rose 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 Rock rose pruning is done 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 Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.