Chinese Tallow
Sapium sebiferum, Euphorbiaceae
Zones
8–10
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Growing Conditions
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Antagonistic Plants
RampionCampanula rapunculus
Chinese Tallow's allelopathic effects suppress native herbaceous species including bellflowers through root and leaf exudates
Ground ElderAegopodium podagrariaChinese Tallow produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination and growth of many herbaceous plants including aggressive groundcovers like Ground Elder
False Solomon's SealSmilacina racemosaChinese Tallow's strong allelopathic compounds severely inhibit native woodland understory plants
Horseshoe VetchHippocrepis comosaChinese tallow's allelopathic compounds inhibit legume nitrogen fixation
Common Questions
What zones does Chinese Tallow grow in?
Chinese Tallow grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.
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