A: It’s very likely the tree in question is Chinese tallow tree (also called popcorn tree), Triadica sebifera. Introduced from Asia in the late 18th century for its oil, tallow tree became ...

Chinese tallow tree(Triadica sebifera, formerly Sapium sebiferum) Chinese tallow outcompetes native plant species, reducing habitat for wildlife as well as forage areas for livestock.

Although it's been a popular ornamental tree thanks to its fast growth and attractive foliage color in the fall, the Chinese tallow tree (Triadica sebifera) should be avoided, especially if you ...

Photo Description: Of five nonnative tree species invasive in the southeastern USA, only logs of Triadica sebifera, Chinese tallowtree, successfully produced edible shiitake mushrooms. On farm ...

Common offenders include Brazilian pepper trees (Schinus terebinthifolius), Chinese tallow (Triadica sebifera), and air potato vines (Dioscorea bulbifera), all of which spread rapidly and push out ...

Photo Description: Of five nonnative tree species invasive in the southeastern USA, only logs of Triadica sebifera, Chinese tallowtree, successfully produced edible shiitake mushrooms. On farm ...

About this issue Abstract An adventive herbivore of the invasive weed Chinese tallowtree (Triadica sebifera [L.] Small; Malpighiales: Euphorbiaceae) first appeared in North America in 2004. Identified ...