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Sapium sebiferum, commonly known as tung tree or chinaberry, is a deciduous tree native to China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast regions, Hainan, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Sapium sebiferum (Latin: Sapium sebiferum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sapium sebiferum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sapium sebiferum is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, CHH, JAP, and KOR. Sapium sebiferum thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sapium sebiferum grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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