Vernicia fordii (usually known as the tung tree (Chinese: 桐, tóng) and also as the tung-oil or tungoil tree (油桐), the kalo nut tree, and the China wood-oil tree) is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae. [2][3] It is native to …

The tung oil tree is native to southern China in the spurge family. It can grow 40 ft tall and has hibiscus-type flowers that are white with red centers that bloom before the leaves appear. It can grow in full sun but also tolerates being an understory tree and is not very cold tolerant.

tung tree, (Aleurites fordii), small Asian tree of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), commercially valuable for tung oil (q.v.), which is extracted from its nutlike seeds. In the Orient tung oil was traditionally used for lighting, but it also has important modern industrial uses.

Jun 1, 2020 · Marion County residents and landowners should be aware of this highly toxic and invasive tree. The tung oil tree (Al eurites fordii) produces attractive blooms but all parts of the plant are toxic to livestock and humans.

Mar 14, 2025 · Tung oil tree is able to grow in a wide array of environmental conditions, making it a successful, but slow invasive. Tung oil tree is considered a species of caution (requires management to prevent escape) in north Florida and not a problem in central and south Florida by the UF/IFAS Assessment.

Tung oil tree reaches heights of up to 40 feet (12 meters) and is known for its distinctive hibiscus-like flowers. These blooms are white with a vivid red center and emerge before the foliage, providing a striking contrast.

Jul 24, 2019 · Tung oil tree is an invasive deciduous tree that grows up to 66 ft (20 m) tall and has milky white sap. The leaves are simple, 6 to 10 in. (15.2 to 25.4 cm) long, and alternate.

Vernicia fordii, otherwise known as Tung Tree, is native to southern China, Burma, and northern Vietnam that grows about 20 m in height with a spreading, round crown. It is deciduous, with a smooth and thin bark and alternate, simple, heart-shaped leaves.

Dec 3, 2018 · The Tung oil tree, Vernicia fordii (formerly Aleurites fordii) is native to Southern China, Burma and Vietnam. Conspicuous red glands at the base of each leaf blade are unique to the species.

An easily grown and fast growing small to medium sized tree with large tropical looking foliage. The Tungoil Tree produces clusters showy white and lavender flowers that are followed by the large nut-like seeds that are valued for their oil content.