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Toxicodendron vernicifluum

Also Known As

Rhus verniciflua
Chinese Lacquer Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-60'
W: 25'-35'

planting zones

8a-10b

Toxicodendron vernicifluum plant details

Toxicodendron vernicifluum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Toxicodendron vernicifluum

Plant type: tree
Plant family: anacardiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT - 35 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Toxicodendron vernicifluum

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Handsome velvety compound leaves, large drooping clusters of flowers (followed by yellow fruits on female plants) help to make this 40-60' tree attractive; its sap, the source of the famed black lacquer-ware of Japan, makes it very useful. Sun/Med