Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum)
Sapium sebiferum – Fast-growing ornamental tree with fiery fall foliage
- ✓ Vivid autumn shades of red, orange, and purple
- ✓ Fast-growing and easy to maintain
- ✓ Excellent for shade, privacy, and seasonal color impact
Order Policies
Orders are dispatched from our nursery and delivered to your address across Pakistan. We will share tracking details once your order ships.
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If your plant arrives damaged, contact us with photos of the plant and packaging so we can review the issue and help make it right.
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Plant Details
Everything you need to know before you plant
Best Growing Areas
Where this plant performs best across Pakistan
Guaranteed Thrive Zones
Lahore, Multan, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan
Covered under our Alive & Thrive GuaranteeConditional Zones
Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur
Ensure moderate humidity and occasional light pruning. Guarantee not applicable.Not Recommended
Skardu, Gilgit, Murree
Not covered under guaranteeUnbox carefully and place in a semi-shaded outdoor space. Let the plant rest for 2 days. Water with 300ml and allow roots to stabilize before planting. Avoid transplanting during peak midday heat.
If planting in rows, space trees at least 10–12 feet apart to give their bold fall foliage room to shine without crowding.
Choose a location with at least 5-6 hours of sunlight daily
Prefers loamy, well-draining soil with some organic content
Dig hole twice the size of the root ball
Add 30% compost or rotted manure to native soil
Ensure good drainage below with broken brick or coarse sand
First 6 months: Water deeply every 5-7 days (500ml to 1L depending on weather)
Mature Tree: Water once a week during dry periods only
Avoid overwatering or soggy soil
Use slow-release organic tree fertilizer once every spring (February-March)
Prune lightly after leaves fall in late autumn
Remove weak or crowded interior branches to shape canopy
- ✓ Grown in Pattoki's open-air environment, not in idealized tunnels
- ✓ Adapted to Pakistani soil and climate with strong, locally raised roots
- ✓ Known for superior foliage color intensity
- ✓ Carefully inspected before shipping for pest resistance and health
- ✓ Shipped in breathable nursery pots to retain soil integrity
- ✓ Backed by our Alive and Thrive Guarantee in supported zones
About Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum)
Chinese Tallow Tree – A Low-Maintenance, High-Impact Tree for Pakistani Gardens
Why Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum)?
Looking for a striking ornamental tree that delivers year-round charm and vibrant fall beauty? The Chinese Tallow Tree is a fast-growing, deciduous species loved for its glossy green leaves that turn deep crimson, amber, and violet in autumn. It adds a bold seasonal contrast to your landscape, creating a spectacular show even in Pakistan's warmer zones.
Native to East Asia and adapted widely in subtropical areas, it's ideal for urban gardens, lawns, large pots, or along fences and driveways. Whether you're designing a colorful fall feature or want a quick-growing privacy tree, the Chinese Tallow Tree delivers results with minimal effort.
Chinese Tallow Tree – Size Guide
- Small - Ideal for containers or early transplanting
- Medium - Perfect for establishing quick landscape presence
- Large - Great for instant impact and shaded lawn areas
15-DAY Alive & Thrive™ GUARANTEE
Every plant is packed with care so it arrives alive and ready to thrive. If your plant arrives damaged or does not settle in within the first 15 days after delivery, contact us and we will provide a one-time replacement (delivery charges not included).
This guarantee does not cover plants that are not suited to your growing area. Not sure if a plant will work for your location? Talk to our plant experts before you order.
Delivery & Shipping
We dispatch from our nursery and deliver to your address across Pakistan.
- Free shipping on orders of PKR 50,000 and above
- For smaller orders, the shipping charge is shown at checkout
- Minimum order value is PKR 30,000
- We share tracking details once your order ships
Export and bulk orders are quoted individually. Use the Export & Bulk Inquiry button on this page.