Castanopsis hystrix

Physical Characteristics

Castanopsis hystrix is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft 5in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind, midges. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Seed Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked[272]. Small but a good flavour[146, 177]. The seed is up to 14mm in diameter[266]. Flowers[177]. No more details are given, but the flowers are very small and produced in catkins[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known