ScienceChinese Tallow Tree Infests Over 234,000 Acres in Southeast Texas
The Chinese tallow tree, introduced to the US in 1776 and once considered for soap production, now infests more than 234,000 acres in southeast Texas. Native to eastern Asia, the tree was promoted by the USDA in the early 1900s for its oily seeds. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Brush Busters guide helps landowners manage this fast-spreading invasive species.
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