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Title: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: Wits End on June 04, 2011, 06:52:11 PM
Okay guys what is it. I thought it might be china berry but my mom said absolutely not. I used to have one of these before I moved to the country and became a beekeeper but I don't know what it is. There are several very large ones on my mail route and the bees seem to love it. Any help? I know you guys know , give it up.
Bee lovin" tree (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDZ2uy3tAyM#ws)

I have about 30 Korean Evodia I started this spring that are about 18 inches tall. I am going to plant them this fall and I would like to plant a bunch of these too.
Thanks for your help.
P.S. Beemaster I reviewed the video instructions before posting so I got it right the first time.
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: hardwood on June 04, 2011, 07:05:43 PM
Chinese tallow

Scott
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: AllenF on June 04, 2011, 07:07:33 PM
Scott, you da man.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_tallow (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_tallow)
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: JP on June 04, 2011, 07:24:18 PM
Chinese Tallow, "popcorn tree" and yes, "china ball".

Best honey producer in southeast, Louisiana.


...JP
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: iddee on June 04, 2011, 07:29:44 PM
OK, now identify this one. I was looking at a tree in the wild today that has the same flower, but has sawtooth edge leaves. What might it be?
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: hardwood on June 04, 2011, 07:51:10 PM
Cherry laurel???

Scott
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: iddee on June 04, 2011, 10:11:55 PM
I have no idea. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow.
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: schawee on June 05, 2011, 12:48:26 AM
yep chinese tallow.down here in southeast louisiana,you kick the dirt and a tallow pops up in a few days :-D       ...  schawee
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: JP on June 05, 2011, 09:57:10 AM
Tallow trees don't even need dirt to grow, I've seen them growing in parking lots. They say they are a wickedly invasive tree and there are many programs to oust this wretched tree, but I love them!  :-D


...JP
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: Wits End on June 05, 2011, 11:51:10 AM
Maybe I will plant all my Evodia and just a couple of these in the fall.
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: bud1 on June 05, 2011, 12:42:59 PM
in 5-6yrs. yo neighbors ant gona like you; 
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: JP on June 05, 2011, 12:45:58 PM
Quote from: bud1 on June 05, 2011, 12:42:59 PM
in 5-6yrs. yo neighbors ant gona like you; 

If your neighbors are bee keepers they will love you!  :-D


...JP
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: Wits End on June 05, 2011, 12:49:51 PM
Why Bud? The Evodia or the Tallow? By the way, I have 13 acres here and my neighbor is on the other side of a 100 acres of horse pasture.
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: iddee on June 05, 2011, 01:40:07 PM
This is what it looks like. Notice the sawtooth leaves.Can anyone identify it?
I am in the center of NC.


(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/Iddee/9c297a74.jpg)

(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/Iddee/98e612da.jpg)

(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/Iddee/fdc6a5a8.jpg)
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: AllenF on June 05, 2011, 02:06:00 PM
Chestnut.    Chinese Chestnut.
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: AllenF on June 05, 2011, 02:07:39 PM
Ours are about done blooming here.   Do you like the smell of them?  Most people think they stink.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chestnut (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chestnut)
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: iddee on June 05, 2011, 04:04:41 PM
Thanks
Didn't sniff it.
Do the bees work it?
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: AllenF on June 05, 2011, 04:06:57 PM
Pollen I guess.   Bees like it here.   
Title: Re: Bee Lovin' tree
Post by: Fannbee on June 05, 2011, 11:09:10 PM
Chinese tallow tree is an invasive tree.  I rode my horse and came across tallows that were at least 50 feet tall.  They will take over, but the bees love them.