Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Castanopsis (D.Don) Spach [553]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Fagaceae

family_ja: ブナ

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description_en: Genus of about 11O species of evergreen trees and shrubs related to chestnuts (Castanea) and oaks (Quercus), from forest in warm regions of S.E. Asia. The leathery leaves are alternate and entire or toothed. The flowers are borne in erect, unisexual catkins, and are followed by nuts that develop inside prickly cases. They are useful specimen trees but may remain shrubby and achieve tree stature only in continental climates.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment: Trop. and warm Asia, N.America

comment_ja: シイ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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