Sapium sebiferum is a deciduous tree or shrub with alternate or opposite leaves, oval or ovoid. Spikes are terminal, densely packed with small yellow flowers, with ovate bracts and one nectary on each side. Pollen is yellowish, round or nearly round. Born in deep, fertile and water-rich hillside and valley forests.
The flowering period varies with altitude, latitude, tree age, tree potential, etc. Inflorescences are formed in the middle and late April and bloom in the middle and late May. The flowering period is about 30 days, the honey secretion period is 20 ~ 25 days, and the optimum temperature for honey secretion is 28 ~ 32℃. Each colony of Italian bees can produce honey15 ~ 20 kg, and the harvest can reach 25 ~ 50 kg. Rich in honey and powder.