Castanopsis sieboldii var. lutchuensis
Castanopsis sieboldii var. lutchuensis
- Native to:
- Nansei-shoto
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fagaceae
- Genus:
- Castanopsis
- Species:
- Castanopsis sieboldii var. lutchuensis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- 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:
- Fresh seeds germinate best. Acorns lose viability quickly if allowed to dry out and should be sown soon after collection.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch