Castanopsis schefferiana

Castanopsis schefferiana

Native to:
Indonesia | Malaya | Sumatera | Thailand

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fagaceae
Genus:
Castanopsis
Species:
Castanopsis schefferiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals, insects
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Prefers warm germination temperatures around 20-25°C.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch