| Common Name: Chinese Tallow Tree |
| Family: Euphorbiaceae |
| Zone: 8 - 10 |
| Average Size: 25' H x 15' W |
Identification:
- Alternate, obovate leaf, acuminate apex, resembles Populus species
- Outstanding fall color: purple, red, orange and gold
- Fruit forms as a green capsule; splits open in fall to expose white seeds, resembles popcorn; persist through winter
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| Notes: A native of China, the Tallow Tree has escaped cultivation and is considered a noxious weed in Louisiana. It is highly adaptable to most environments, pest free and has a fast rate of growth. Shallow roots are highly competitive with other plants in landscapes and become an obstacle in turgrass. Of all its features, outstanding fall color is the most redeeming |
| Campus Location: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, front yawn |
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