Love them or hate them, Chinese tallow trees (Triadica sebifera) are a common species in our area. Trees can be identified by their soft, green, heart-shaped leaves.

League City is combating the spread of the invasive Chinese tallow tree, a species that officials said is known for its rapid growth and detrimental impact on prairie and open land.

Case study: Tallow tree, “a most useful plant.” Tallow trees ( Triadica sebifera ) have spade-shaped leaves with much of the same visual appeal as a gaudy flower.

As Xi’s No.2 general, He shares a long-standing relationship with the Chinese leader, dating back decades to the early days of their careers in the coastal province of Fujian.

The news segment, aired Wednesday night on China’s state broadcaster, features a tree-planting ... As Xi’s No.2 general, He shares a long-standing relationship with the Chinese leader, dating ...

As Xi’s No.2 general, He shares a long-standing relationship with the Chinese leader, dating back decades to the early days of their careers in the coastal province of Fujian. Rumors about an ...

Reading the “tree leaves” In the opaque world of Chinese politics, observers have long leaned on arcane signals of Communist Party traditions and protocol to interpret what is going on behind ...

Lynda Bermuda protests the removal of a sacred tree in her yard on Oct. 25, 2024. Construction crews damaged the root system of the Chinese Tallow earlier this week.

Another tree you could consider growing instead of the Chinese tallow is the Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis). This outstanding deciduous tree will thrive in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9 and can ...