Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Chrysolepis

Species:

Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. chrysophylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

4500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, deer, bears

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from basal burls and root crown after fire. Thick bark provides some fire resistance in mature trees.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds should be sown fresh in fall or cold-stratified over winter. Germination is often erratic and may take multiple seasons.

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