Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Castanopsis

Species:

Castanopsis diversifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, insects

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best. Seeds lose viability quickly if allowed to dry out and should be sown soon after collection.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI