Castanopsis tribuloides

Physical Characteristics

Castanopsis tribuloides is an evergreen Tree growing to 8 m (26ft 3in). 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 to China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked[177, 272]. Resembles a filbert (Corylus maxima) in size and flavour[146]. The seeds are about 16mm in diameter[266].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known