Japanese Varnish Tree (Noun)
Meaning 1
Deciduous tree widely grown in southern United States as an ornamental for its handsome maplelike foliage and long racemes of yellow-green flowers followed by curious leaflike pods.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Japanese varnish tree is a popular choice for landscaping in warm climates due to its attractive foliage and unique flowers.
- In the fall, the Japanese varnish tree puts on a show with its vibrant yellow and orange leaves that resemble those of a sugar maple.
- The Japanese varnish tree is often used as a specimen tree in gardens, where its distinctive pods can be admired up close.
- The wood of the Japanese varnish tree is highly valued for its durability and resistance to rot, making it a popular choice for furniture-making.
- In its native range, the Japanese varnish tree can grow up to 60 feet tall, but in the southern United States it typically tops out at around 30 feet.
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Meaning 2
Small Asiatic tree yielding a toxic exudate from which lacquer is obtained.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The artisan applied multiple thin layers of lacquer obtained from the Japanese varnish tree to the intricately carved wooden box.
- In rural Japan, the Japanese varnish tree has been cultivated for centuries as a source of the highly prized lacquer.
- Lacquer obtained from the sap of the Japanese varnish tree has been used in traditional Japanese crafts for centuries.
- The toxic exudate from the Japanese varnish tree was used as a binding agent in ancient Japanese woodworking techniques.
- Carefully cultivated in China and Japan, the Japanese varnish tree remains an important crop for lacquer production to this day.
Synonyms
- Japanese Sumac
- Japanese Lacquer Tree
- Chinese Lacquer Tree
- Rhus Verniciflua
- Varnish Tree
- Lacquer Tree
- Toxicodendron Vernicifluum