Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Castanopsis

Species:

Castanopsis ridleyi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, squirrels

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability rapidly. Must be sown fresh and kept moist for successful germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI