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  8. Chinese Tallow

species 35,706 observations

Chinese Tallow

Triadica sebifera

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

29 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Southern Flannel Moth, Pale-edged Selenisa 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Northern Flicker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Mockingbird, Orange-crowned Warbler 11
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Metric Paper Wasp, Hunter's Little Paper Wasp, Noble Scoliid Wasp, Five-banded Thynnid Wasp 16

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Insect pests Urban conditions
Habit
Pyramidal Rounded
Plant type
Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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