Sapium sebiferum
(Chinese Tallow)
“Popcorn Tree” by Richard Elzey is licensed under CC BY 2.0
“乌柏树 Chinese tallow tree” by Kware Ji is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Medium tree normally growing 35-45′ tall, open canopy.
Leaves: deciduous, alternate, simple, entire margin, deltoid to ovate or rhomboid, 2″ to 4″ long.
Flowers: yellow, spring, attracts bees.
Fruit: round, 1/2″ in length, dry and hard, brown, opening to white, showy, causes some litter, germinates in landscape.
Twigs: green, slender.
Bark: branches droop slightly as tree grows, should be grown with a single leader.
Comments: Very invasive species, urban tolerant, wood is brittle, thrive in confined soil spaces. Not recommended for planting.
