Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Castanea

Species:

Castanea seguinii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, insects

Fall Color:

yellow, brown

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; viability declines rapidly if seeds are allowed to dry out. Plant immediately after cold stratification.

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