Mu Oil Tree
Vernicia montana
- Native to:
- Cambodia, China, Hainan, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Tatiana Gerus (www.flickr.com) from Brisbane, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Vernicia
- Species:
- Vernicia montana
- USDA Symbol:
- VEMO3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soils with organic matter