Candleberry Tree- Coloring the Autumn

Chinese Tallow Tree, Candleberry Tree, Brightening the Fall

• Has many names like it's autumn colors of the leaves- Chinese Tallow Tree, Candleberry Tree, Chicken Tree, Popcorn Tree, Florida Aspen. Botanical name is Triadica sebifera and Sapium sebiferum. Family is Euphorbiaceae. A highly ornamental, shady and hardy plant. Thrives well in Lahore (USA Zone 8a- 10b).

Fast growing tree up to 40 feet. Photo by Rashad.

Turning to glory of its colors. Photo by Rashad.

Leaves are toxic. Photo by Rashad.

Local name Makhan Charbi. Tree in Jinnah Garden Lahore.
Photo by Rashad.

Nectar is non toxic. Sought after tree for bee keepers.
Photo by Rashad.

Count the colors and shades. Photo by Rashad.

Rival of maple colors during Fall. Vegetative oil is of high value.
Photo by Rashad.

Adding colors to the grass. Photo by Rashad.

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