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Aleurites fordii

Tung or Tung Oil Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

Tung Tree grows 15-20+ feet tall and wide. Large entire leaves seem to not completely unfurl. This plant has a fig-size fruit. It excels in milder climates and does not thrive in droughty conditions.

 

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height Range

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

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Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Lawn

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.