Did you know how it got there?
Down one block here in Aiken, South Carolina, is a line of tung oil trees.
Back in the summer I posted a photo on Instagram of the fruit growing on the tree.
The trees stand about twenty feet high and have lovely large leaves.
The trees are mostly round in shape.
The color is very pretty, but they quickly continue ripening ...
At this point the city usually comes along to gather them up before ruining the cars parked underneath.
Yes, it is covered by yet another hard shell.
In the processing plant this would be pressed for the oil.
So now you know where your tung oil originates.
I'll never bemoan the price of tung oil again.
A whole lot of work.
Interesting facts about the tung oil tree can be found HERE.
Like "tung" is Chinese for "heart" - the leaves are heart-shaped.
See y'all!
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Amaze Me Monday #187
I am just learning about this fruit♥
ReplyDeleteI have only lived in the CSRA for a few years. You have certainly taught me something new. I have used Tung Oil for years but had no idea how/where it was processed. Thanks for the post Donna! Jackie
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! How cool to have those trees near you.
ReplyDeleteVery cool to learn this Donna. I agree with Linda how neat to have these trees near you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday.
Kris
Glad to know this Donna ... I have never seen a Tung Oil tree. The fruit is very pretty and the kernel so well protected. Too bad the fruit ripens so quickly or you could use it to decorate with. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to learn new stuff! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat was a very intersting post and the fruit has pretty colours when ripe.
ReplyDeleteHmm, looks like a pumpkin on the outside, and the hard kernel like a clove of garlic. Interesting post!
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