Castanopsis sempervirens (Kellogg) Dudley ex Merriam

Scientific Name: Castanopsis sempervirens (Kellogg) Dudley ex Merriam


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Fagales / Fagaceae / Chrysolepis Hjelmquist/ Castanopsis sempervirens (Kellogg) Dudley ex Merriam

<i>Castanopsis sempervirens</i> (Kellogg) Dudley ex Merriam
General Information
Usda SymbolCASE8
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsCASE8

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Castanopsis sempervirens (Kellogg) Dudley ex Merriam.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-8
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)7.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee7
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound1200
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 PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Castanopsis sempervirens</i> (Kellogg) Dudley ex Merriam

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