Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Candleberry tree
Not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Container, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a condiment, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
SATUREJA hortensis
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Summer Savory
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
summer savory
In German
chinesisch Talg
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
In French
chinesisch Talg
sarriette
In Spanish
suif chinois
Satureja hortensis
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Satureja hortensis
In Polish
chiński łój
Cząber ogrodowy
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Sommer sabori
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Summer Savory
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Summer Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Summer Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Summer Savory season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Summer Savory is Neutral.
Chinese Tallow and Summer Savory Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Summer Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Summer Savory are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Summer Savory
Care of Chinese Tallow and Summer Savory 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 Summer Savory pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Summer Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.