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In which month does tung blossom?

Tung trees, also known as tung trees, bloom from April to May.

Tung oil mostly blooms in the second year of planting, and the flowering period is April-May. Flowers are umbels or umbrella umbels, which are in full bloom or near terminal. The flower is white, with 5 petals, monoecious, and the male flower has 8- 10 stamens, which is of high ornamental value.

Habits of tung oil tree

Tung trees are suitable for low mountains, hills and plains. It is best to grow on sunny and sheltered gentle slopes. It grows well on deep, fertile and well-drained slightly acidic soil, neutral soil or slightly calcareous soil; Not waterproof and moisture-proof. Tung tree is not suitable for planting in high altitude wind-blown land, low-lying flat land and strong acidic soil with excessive viscosity.

Tung trees grow fast, and there is a saying that "Tung trees are planted three years after landing". Generally speaking, afforestation can blossom and bear fruit after three years, and the fruiting period can reach 20 years (Millennium paulownia or even longer). The high-yield period is 1 1- 17 years, and then it will gradually decrease.