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

Seeds Per Pound:

770

Quantity:

1.71 lb

Germination:

98%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

80 feet

Collection Locale:

Japan

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 1.71 lb

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Castanopsis cuspidata

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1 packet (~ 0 seeds)

$9.95

1 oz (~ 48 seeds)

$20.00

1 lb (~ 770 seeds)

$189.50

Characteristics

Low PH

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...

Wiki description:

Castanopsis cuspidata ( Japanese Chinquapin ; Japanese shii , 椎 ) is a species of Castanopsis native to southern Japan and southern Korea .

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â 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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Castanopsis cuspidata

Fagaceae

Castanopsis

cuspidata

Japanese Chinquapin, Japanese Shii

Castanopsis cuspidata

Evergreen Plant

Specimen Tree

Wildlife Food

Acid Loving Plant

Edible

Shade Tree

Low PH