Tung Oil Tree (Vernicia fordii)
₹1,500.00 Regular Price
₹500.00Sale Price
Excluding Taxes
Scientific Name: Vernicia fordii — Tung Oil Tree.
Native Home: Central and southern China.
Height: 6–20 metres.
Lifespan: Around 30–50 years under suitable growing conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Used for light woodworking and small craft products.
Harvesting: Mature fruits are collected and their seeds processed to extract tung oil.
Age to Harvest: Fruit production commonly begins after around 3–5 years.
Products: Tung oil, wood finishes, protective coatings, paints and varnishes.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Tung oil has long been used in China to waterproof and protect wood, paper and other materials.
Global Spread: Cultivated in China and introduced to other suitable regions, including parts of the United States and South America, for oil production.
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