Several other species of Aleurites are used to produce tung-oil, usually of low quality. Aleurites montana , Mu-tree, is the prevailing commercial species in South China and could be grown in Florida. Tung trees are very exacting in climatic and soil requirements. They require long, hot summers with abundant moisture, with usually at least 112 cm of rainfall rather evenly distributed through the year. Production of tung is best where day and night temperatures are uniformly warm.
Much variation reduces tree growth and fruit size.
Trees grow best if planted on hilltops or slopes, as good air-drainage reduces losses from spring frosts. Contour-planting on high rolling land escapes frost damage. Tung makes its best growth on virgin land. Green manure crops and fertilizers may be needed. Cultivation Tung trees may be propagated by seed or by budding.