Flowering tree in Valdosta | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener

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I assume tree is at least 20 years old

tkc8020 Registered says:

Thank you! It is a Tung Tree. Beautiful, but invasive and poisonous.

March 27th, 2018 at 4:09pm
laura735 Master Identifier says:

You might find this information interesting on tung-oil tree (Vernicia fordii syn. Aleurites fordii). http://www.tsusinvasives.org/home/database/vernicia-fordii

March 27th, 2018 at 1:17am
laura735 Master Identifier says:

Maybe tung-oil tree (Aleurites fordii). Check out and see if you have a match. Click on image to enlarge. Best wishes! http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c499

March 27th, 2018 at 1:12am

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