Tung Oil Tree (Vernicia Fordii) is a perennial tree in the Euphorbiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Vernicia fordii is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae, native to southern China, Myanmar, and northern Vietnam. It is known for producing tung oil from its seeds.