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Tree | Sapium sebiferum '(syn. Triadica sebifera)' Chinese Tallow Tree |
Description | A deciduous tree with beautiful autumn colour. The green heart shaped leaves change in autumn, displaying a brilliant array of colour in shades of crimson, yellow and orange. A fast growing small to medium tree with a distinct main trunk and grey bark with furrows which run from top to bottom. This variety starts off as a pyramid shape when young and develops a medium domed crown as it matures. In spring, yellow-green catkins are produced, followed by small capsules which open to reveal white, waxy seeds. |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Form | Round |
Mature Size | 8 x 8m |
Uses | Excellent street tree. A great specimen tree in parks and gardens. It becomes a great addition to any garden due to its stunning autumn colours. |
Position & Soil | Tolerant of a wide range of well drained soils and site conditions once established. Best in full sun for autumn colour but can tolerate partial shade too. |
Features | Medium Deciduous Round Avenue Feature Foliage Shade Tree Specimen |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.8-2.2m) |
Substitutes |
• Cercidiphyllum japonicum • Cercis canadensis • Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' • Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Sioux' • Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora' • Pistacia chinensis |
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