Castanopsis sieboldii
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Castanopsis sieboldii

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–32 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–8
Click count
2
Observations
14

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Castanopsis sieboldii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae. This evergreen tree is sometime referred to by the common names Itajii chinkapin or Itajii. It is native to Japan, including the Ryukyu Islands, and Korea.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Itajii chinkapin is native to places like forest understories and rocky areas that provide natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can also tolerate full sun or full shade, demonstrating its versatility and hardiness.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–32.2°C

Itajii chinkapin demonstrates good tolerance to heat, able to endure higher temperatures and greater temperature fluctuations. In hot weather, it is important to monitor watering and provide suitable shading to avoid sunburn. On the other hand, Itajii chinkapin is relatively vulnerable to low temperatures. While it can tolerate a certain amount of cold, extremely cold conditions can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 15–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

To encourage healthy growth, apply fertilizer to your Itajii chinkapin in early spring. Regular feeding boosts overall health, leading to strong growth, better tolerance of harsh conditions, and increased resistance to pests and diseases. Follow a consistent fertilization schedule for your Itajii chinkapin to maintain foliage that is vivid in color and lush in appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Castanopsis
Family
Fagaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-8
Mature Height
15 m
Mature Spread
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Fall
Native Area
Japan, South Korea

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