Aleurites fordii
- Product number: 640990
- Origin: South China, Southeast Asia
- Latin: Aleurites fordii, or also Vernicia fordii
This beautiful container plant has many interesting characteristics. Particularly striking is its fantastic bloom (after several years of growth): white, open flowers with 5 sepals and red veins towards the center. The pear-shaped fruits contain oily seeds (nuts) from which the famous Tung oil is pressed: a fast-drying woodworking oil. The leaves are heart-shaped, dark green, and quite large. Please note: all parts of the plant contain (mild) toxins.
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Latin: Aleurites fordii, or also Vernicia fordii
Dutch: Tung-Olie Boom
Also known as: Vernicia fordii
English: Tung-oil Tree
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- Flower colour: White, open flowers with red veins
- Origin: South China, Southeast Asia
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Aleurites fordii, or also Vernicia fordii
- Dutch: Tung-Oil Tree
- Also known as: Vernicia fordii
- English: Tung-oil Tree
