Bush Chinquapin
Chrysolepis sempervirens
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fagaceae
- Genus:
- Chrysolepis
- Species:
- Chrysolepis sempervirens
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Green
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Nevada, Oregon
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Acrobasis comptella, Acrocercops sp., California oakworm (Phryganidia californica), Cameraria sempervirensella, Rectiostoma fernaldella, Rhodophaea neva
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in mountainous regions; prefers open, sunny locations.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Data unavailable at date of publication
Establishment: The plant is commonly known as Sierra Chinkapin or California Chinkapin. It is typically found on rocky slopes, in coniferous forests, and cha-parral at elevations between 2,275-10,700 ft. The propagules were collected in the Yosemite National Park.
Source: npn.rngr.net