Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Lithocarpus

Species:

Lithocarpus echinocarpus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

yellowish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; germination occurs in spring under warm, moist conditions.

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