Thoughts on these trees? I had a volunteer come up to about 6 feet y'all. I dig it up in the fall and replanted to a better location for me.

Should I keep/hack down this little tree?

I planted one 30 years ago and love it. Good shade, pretty in the fall. I've heard comments that they are invasive but I have had zero issue with suckers or seeds.

Great tree!

great tree. We have installed many in dfw and they have done great.

There is an invasive concern with pistache, but not anywhere near Chinese tallow.

Many Chinese species are overly-adept at adjusting to our climate. So much so that they can overtake native species (i.e. Chinese tallow)

They are listed as an invasive in the Austin area now, but I bought a few before I discovered that. However, they are also listed as a "Texas Superstar" by the Ag Hort. Have a male and female in the back yard that I planted from 4" B&B and have grown well, though I don't particularly like the berries on the female.

nothing can compare to chinaberry
http://www.texasinvasives.org/resources/publications/11_Chinaberry_TFA.pdf

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They are listed as an invasive in the Austin area now, but I bought a few before I discovered that. However, they are also listed as a "Texas Superstar" by the Ag Hort.

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yeah, that was confusing to me when I was researching trees.

Yea...my main concern is the female with berries. I have a bunch I crappy black birds already. Not hoping to add more.

Can you tell at 6 feet If it male or female?

^^^Yes, see if it has testicles.

The berries are present all year round. You should be able to identify the sex when purchasing. I did not specify when I ordered from a tree farm and since they were trucked in, I didn't waste anyone's time with rejecting the female.

Having said that, the berries hardly ever fall and I have not seen any wildlife eating them. Birds appear to nest in each tree equally.

BQ...that was a nice lob huh? You knocked that one out of the park.

That is great to know about the berries not falling to ground. That was my worry. Having a bird farm under the tree...

Great tree. I've had two and they are great.

HOWEVER, make sure and get the one without the berries. I have an issue of rats in the trees eating the berries.