The Chinese Lacquer Tree, also known as Toxicodendron vernicifluum or Rhus verniciflua, is a deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. The tree produces a sap that has been used for thousands of years as a highly valued natural lacquer. The term "Chinese Lacquer Tree" is often used as a general term for this tree, but there are also a number of synonyms and related terms. Some of these synonyms include the Japanese Lacquer Tree (Toxicodendron succedaneum), the Korean Lacquer Tree (Toxicodendron sylvestre), and the Lacquer Sumac (Rhus vernicifera). All of these terms refer to variations of the same tree species that produce a valuable and versatile natural lacquer.