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Castanopsis cuspidata (Japanese Chinquapin seed) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.
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Castanopsis cuspidata

Japanese Chinquapin, Japanese Shii

In Stock: 3.785 lb (Total:3.785lb)
  • Castanopsis cuspidata

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3.78 lb

Details

Germination:
71%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
1,021
Quantity:
3.78 lb
Collected in:
Japan
Crop year:
2023
Min. hardiness zone:
7
Item ID:
1833987

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Castanopsis cuspidata, also known as Japanese Chinquapin or Japanese Shii, is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can grow up to 20-30m tall. It is related to beech and oak and is native to southern Japan and southern Korea. The leathery leaves are 5-9cm long and 2-4cm broad, and it grows in woods and ravines, especially near the sea. The cotyledon of the nut is a popular food that is boiled or roasted. This tree prefers a good deep medium to stiff loam in a sheltered position in semi-shade and a lime-free soil. Its dead wood is a host to many mushroom types, including the Shiitake. This tree is hardy to zone 7 and can grow in semi-shade in acid and neutral soils. It requires moist soil and is pollinated by winds and midges. If you're looking for an evergreen tree to grow in your garden, consider the Castanopsis cuspidata.

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