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CASTANOPSIS sclerophylla

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - the hawthorn-like scent attracts midges for pollination in its natural home.
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    Pests & Diseases - none.

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    Place of Origin - eastern Asia, eastern and central China.

  • Scented Plant: Scented flowers

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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CASTANOPSIS sclerophylla

Chinkapin, Chinquapin

Young shoots are reddish-brown and the catkins have a hawthorn-like smell. Although very rare Castanopsis are perfectly hardy in milder areas but require dappled shade, shelter, moist conditions and acid to neutral soil. The seed pods are exceptionally spined

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - oblong to ovate-elliptic, leathery leaves 7-15cm (3-6in) long.
Tree - or shrubby tree.

Hardiness Rating

Frost hardy to Frost tender - Plant can withstand temperatures to -5°C (23°F) but might only tolerate as low 5°C (41°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - to 8m (25ft)

Preferred Location

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Partial Shade - shelter from cold drying winds.

Soil Conditions

Neutral to acid soil - moist, well drained.

Flowers In

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Buy CASTANOPSIS sclerophylla

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£17.50 each

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