Japanese Chinquapin, Japanese Shii Castanopsis cuspidata - Balanoplis serrata, Castanea fauriei, Castanopsis thunbergii, Lithocarpus cuspidatus, Lithocarpus sieboldii, Pasania cuspidata, Quercus cuspidata, Shiia cuspidata

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Botanical Name:

Castanopsis cuspidata

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Castanopsis

Species:

cuspidata

Common Name:

Japanese Chinquapin, Japanese Shii

Height:
80 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
7

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Castanopsis cuspidata (Japanese Chinquapin, Japanese shii, ) is a species of Castanopsis native to southern Japan and southern Korea.
* It is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing to 20-30 m tall, related to beech and oak.
* The cotyledon of the nut is eaten boiled or roasted. more...
* Prefers a good deep medium to stiff loam. Requires a sheltered position in semi-shade and a lime-free soil. more...
Castanopsis cuspidata ( Japanese Chinquapin ; Japanese shii , 椎 ) is a species of Castanopsis native to southern Japan and southern Korea .
Physical Characteristics  Castanopsis cuspidata is an evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 10 m (32ft). It is hardy to zone 7. It is in leaf 12-Jan. The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind, midges. The plant prefers medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plant prefers acid and neutral soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland).It requires moist soil.
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