Discover the ancient art of lacquerware with Toxicodendron vernicifluum, also known as the Chinese Lacquer or Varnish Tree. This deciduous tree grows up to 20 meters tall and is commonly found in East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The tree's toxic sap is carefully harvested and used to create durable lacquer for making exquisite lacquerware. Toxicodendron vernicifluum is also known as the source of urushi lacquer. With its grayish-yellow inflorescence and slender branches, the Lacquer Tree is a stunning addition to any hill or mountain forest, thriving between 800-2800 meters above sea level. Discover the beauty of this plant and its use in the creation of lacquerware.