Vernicia fordii "Cold Hardy"

Vernicia fordii "Cold Hardy" (Tung Oil Tree) is a small/medium sized deciduous (evergreen in warm climates) tree with large leaves and large clusters of fragrant whitish flowers.  Vernicia fordii "Cold Hardy" is a seed strain of Tung Oii Tree that has been reliably hardy in the Raleigh, NC area for many years and can create a very bold, tropical look in the garden with its very large leaves.  Vernicia fordii produces large clusters of semi fragrant white/pink flowers in the spring that attract bees and other pollinators.  Vernicia fordii is reportedly invasive in the deep south and I have seen it reseed occasionally here - but it doesn't appear to be misbehaved in slightly coolers climates like Raleigh, NC. Vernicia fordii makes an excellent, small shade tree where a look of the tropics is desired.   HARDINESS:  zones 7b-11 EXPOSURE:  part shade, sun SIZE: 15-25' SHIPPING SIZE:  1/2 gallon container.  26" plant.