wax tree

Also known as: Japan tallow sumach; Japan wax; red lac sumach

A small deciduous tree, usually 2-5m high, occasionally up to 8m. Leaves are pinnate, divided into up to 15 glossy dark green leaflets, and turn bright red in autumn. Upright, conical clusters of small yellow-green flowers are produced in summer, followed on female trees by round, yellow-brown seeds

Scientific classification

Species: wax tree (Toxicodendron succedaneum)
Genus: Toxicodendron
Family: Anacardiaceae

CAUTION Skin allergen causing severe dermatitis, Poisonous if eaten]
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

wax tree pictures

Distribution of wax tree

Distribution map

Bangladesh to Far East

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Culture

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Toxicity

CAUTION Skin allergen causing severe dermatitis, Poisonous if eaten]

Quick identification of wax tree

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wax tree care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.