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Add to My Garden Mountain lacquer tree
Toxicodendron trichocarpum
The leaves are odd-winged double leaves with 4-8 pairs of leaflets. The leaves are ring-shaped and the smaller the lower leaves. Hair grows densely on both sides of the leaf. The leaves of mature trees are rounded but the leaves of young trees have saw teeth. The petioles and leaf stems also have hair and are reddish. It turns red in the fall. It is a hermaphroditic strain with yellow-green flowers around spring. The fruit is tonsil-like and has stings on the surface.
Planting Time
Early spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late fall, Winter
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Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Family
Cashew Genus
Toxicodendron Species
Mountain lacquer tree 
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Habitat
Hill and mountain forests, thickets
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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Water
Every 2 weeks
Lighting
Full sun
Mountain lacquer tree is a plant that thrives under abundant sunlight exposure, though it also manages in conditions with a moderate light supply. Coming from an origin habitat where the sun's illumination is potent, it is imperative for its robust growth and health. Disproportionate sunlight could lead to potential harm, with insufficient light weakening it, and excessive light causing potential damage.
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Add to My Garden Mountain lacquer tree
Toxicodendron trichocarpum
The leaves are odd-winged double leaves with 4-8 pairs of leaflets. The leaves are ring-shaped and the smaller the lower leaves. Hair grows densely on both sides of the leaf. The leaves of mature trees are rounded but the leaves of young trees have saw teeth. The petioles and leaf stems also have hair and are reddish. It turns red in the fall. It is a hermaphroditic strain with yellow-green flowers around spring. The fruit is tonsil-like and has stings on the surface.
Planting Time
Early spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late fall, Winter
More Info
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Family
Cashew Genus
Toxicodendron Species
Mountain lacquer tree 
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Habitat
Hill and mountain forests, thickets
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Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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Water
How Often Should I Water Mountain Lacquer Tree?
Every 2 weeks
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Just like people, each plant has its own preferences and needs. Devote time to understanding your plants so you can nurture them properly. Observe your plants attentively, learning from their growth patterns, and becoming more in tune with their needs as you grow together. Keep a watchful eye on new plants and seedlings, as they are sensitive to both overwatering and underwatering. Shower them with gentle love and attention, fostering their growth and strength. Let the rhythm of your local climate guide your watering habits, adapting your schedule to the changing weather and the needs of your plants. 
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Lighting
Indoor
Indoor
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Full sun
Ideal
Above 6 hours sunlight
Partial sun
Tolerance
About 3-6 hours sunlight
Watch how sunlight gracefully moves through your garden, and choose spots that provide the perfect balance of light and shade for your plants, ensuring their happiness. Essentials
Mountain lacquer tree is a plant that thrives under abundant sunlight exposure, though it also manages in conditions with a moderate light supply. Coming from an origin habitat where the sun's illumination is potent, it is imperative for its robust growth and health. Disproportionate sunlight could lead to potential harm, with insufficient light weakening it, and excessive light causing potential damage.
Preferred
Tolerable
Unsuitable
Artificial lighting
Indoor plants require adequate lighting for optimal growth. When natural sunlight is insufficient, particularly in winter or in less sunny spaces, artificial lights offer a vital solution, promoting faster, healthier growth.
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Indoor plants require adequate lighting for optimal growth. When natural sunlight is insufficient, particularly in winter or in less sunny spaces, artificial lights offer a vital solution, promoting faster, healthier growth.
1. Choose the right type of artificial light: LED lights are a popular choice for indoor plant lighting because they can be customized to provide the specific wavelengths of light that your plants need.
Full sun plants need 30-50W/sq ft of artificial light, partial sun plants need 20-30W/sq ft, and full shade plants need 10-20W/sq ft.
2. Determine the appropriate distance: Place the light source 12-36 inches above the plant to mimic natural sunlight.
3. Determine the duration: Mimic the length of natural daylight hours for your plant species. most plants need 8-12 hours of light per day.
1. Choose the right type of artificial light: LED lights are a popular choice for indoor plant lighting because they can be customized to provide the specific wavelengths of light that your plants need.
Full sun plants need 30-50W/sq ft of artificial light, partial sun plants need 20-30W/sq ft, and full shade plants need 10-20W/sq ft.
2. Determine the appropriate distance: Place the light source 12-36 inches above the plant to mimic natural sunlight.
3. Determine the duration: Mimic the length of natural daylight hours for your plant species. most plants need 8-12 hours of light per day.
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