Mountain Tallow Tree (Triadica Cochinchinensis) is a perennial tree in the Euphorbiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Triadica cochinchinensis is a deciduous shrub or tree native to parts of Asia, known for its use in producing tallow from its seeds.
Mountain Tallow Tree
Triadica Cochinchinensis
Triadica cochinchinensis is a deciduous shrub or tree native to parts of Asia, known for its use in producing tallow from its seeds.
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