Chinese tallow tree
A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its waxy seeds used in candle-making and its colorful autumn leaves. Botanical name: Triadica sebifera.
Chinese tallow trees are planted in the park.
In autumn, the leaves of the Chinese tallow tree turn red.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 櫨; rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji spelling with 黄櫨; even less common.
The name 南京 (Nanking) + 櫨 (haze, wax tree) indicates a tree associated with China. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.