Sapium sebiferum Scorecard

Species:  Sapium sebiferum

Common Name:  Chinese tallowtree

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Results

Impact Total:5 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:9 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateCan aggresively invade disturbed and undisturbed terrestrial, wetland, and riparian plant communities. In California S. sebiferum has only recently been discovered in certain riparian and wetland areas (DiTomaso).3
Spread AmountSacramento Valley (American River, Consumnes River watershed, and Redding), San Francisco Bay Delta region, to 50m. Southeastern US (DiTomaso).2
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalAlters soil nutrient levels, forms monotypic stands, displaces native vegetation. Toxic to some wildlife (Cal-IPC).2
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
AgriculturalPopular ornamental tree, used as a honey plant for beekeeping (Cal-IPC).2
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total5

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionMature stands easy to detect.4
ControlManual removal of trees and seedlings can control infestations. Cut stumps require systemic herbicide to prevent resprouting from the stump and roots (DiTomaso).3
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
Entry0
Control0
OutreachOn Cal-IPC list and also on the Don't Plant a Pest brochure.2
Total9

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