Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Castanea

Species:

Castanea ozarkensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, deer, wild turkey

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow, bronze

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after top-kill by fire. Historically maintained by periodic fires in Ozark woodlands.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly when dried; plant fresh in fall or stratify moist over winter. Keep cool and moist.

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