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Chrysolepischrysophylla

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Chrysolepis chrysophylla by Chuck
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Family
Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Chrysolepis (kris-SOL-ep-iss)
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Species
chrysophylla (kris-oh-FIL-a)
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Synonym
Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. chrysophylla
Castanopsis chrysophylla
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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