Castanopsis chrysophylla (Douglas ex Hook.) A. DC.

Scientific Name: Castanopsis chrysophylla (Douglas ex Hook.) A. DC.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Fagales / Fagaceae / Chrysolepis Hjelmquist/ Castanopsis chrysophylla (Douglas ex Hook.) A. DC.

<i>Castanopsis chrysophylla</i> (Douglas ex Hook.) A. DC.
General Information
Usda SymbolCACH6
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsCACH6

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Castanopsis chrysophylla (Douglas ex Hook.) A. DC..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-34
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum102
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.3
pH, Minimum4.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum130
Precipitation, Minimum34
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)48
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)100.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee20
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed per Pound950
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductHigh
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Castanopsis chrysophylla</i> (Douglas ex Hook.) A. DC.

<i>Castanopsis chrysophylla</i> (Douglas ex Hook.) A. DC.

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