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Chinese tallow trees are deciduous with a strong, deep taproot. This enables young trees to withstand periods of drought. Seeds are spread by many species of birds, and moving water can also serve as a mechanism for seed dispersal.
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plants.ifas.ufl.edu/node/399
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How is Chinese tallow spread? Chinese tallow has been cultivated in nurseries and sold as an ornamental tree used for landscaping; however, it is now classified as a nuisance species in some locations and can no longer be sold.
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www.nwrc.usgs.gov/factshts/154-00.pdf
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A species profile for Chinese Tallow from USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center. ... Common names: Chinese tallow, popcorn tree ... Chinese Tallow Invasions into the Endangered Coastal Prairie: Causes and Consequences; EPA. National Center for Environmental Research.; Research...
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www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/plants/chintallow.shtml
www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/plants/chintallow.shtml
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NATURAL AREA WEEDS: Chinese Tallow (Sapium sebiferum L.)1 ... Chinese tallow tree (Sapium sebiferum L.) can be identified by its simple, alternate leaves with broadly rounded bases that taper to a slender point and dull white seeds that remain attached after leaves have fallen...
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The Chinese tallow tree has been turning Gulf Coast grasslands into single-species forests, and Rice University ecologist Evan Siemann hopes to find out how this tree has been able to "break all the rules." ... Known for its heart-shaped leaves and white fruits, the Chinese tallow tree originated in Asia.
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www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/02/020225084502.htm
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Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Chinese Tallow Tree, Candleberry Tree, Chicken Tree, Popcorn Tree, Florida Aspen (Triadica sebifera) supplied by member gardeners in ... ... We have a very old Chinese tallow in our backyard. Over the years we have seen a proliferation of this tree the likes...
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davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/32151/
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Chinese tallow can invade a variety of habitats from swampy areas to slightly saline waters and from sun to shade. The plant produces up to 100,000 seeds that may be carried by birds, and so are easily spread. It may also live for weeks floating in water, and so can be dispersed great distances.
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www.tulane.edu/~mrbc/2001/MRB%20Project/chinese_tallow....
www.tulane.edu/~mrbc/2001/MRB%20Project/chinese_tallow.htm
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Chinese Tallow-Tree Sapium sebiferum (L.) Roxb. ... This ornamental tree spreads into wetlands, crowding out the native trees and shrubs. Its fruits are spread by birds far from where it is planted. ... Many trees were found in wetlands northwest of Hazlehurst where it is commonly planted...
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coastgis.marsci.uga.edu/summit/tallowtree.htm
coastgis.marsci.uga.edu/summit/tallowtree.htm
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Chinese Tallow Tree Sapium sebiferum (L.) Roxb. Synonym: Triadica sebifera(L.) Small; Common Names: Chinese tallow-tree, chicken tree, Florida aspen, popcorn tree, vegetable tallow, white wax berry, candleberry;
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www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/invasive_plants/weeds/chinese_tall...
www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/invasive_plants/weeds/chinese_tallow.pdf
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