Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Candleberry tree
Acer circinatum
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
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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
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
बेल मेपल
In German
chinesisch Talg
Wein-Ahorn
In French
chinesisch Talg
Maple Vine
In Spanish
suif chinois
arce vid
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
bordo de videira
In Polish
chiński łój
Vine Maple
In Latin
Chinese adipe
vitis Maple
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Vine Maple
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Tallow and Vine Maple Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is 60.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Vine Maple are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Vine Maple
Care of Chinese Tallow and Vine Maple 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 Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.