Castanopsis — 40 species

Botanical species in the genus Castanopsis recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Castanopsis acuminatissima
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Castanopsis acuminatissima

Castanopsis acuminatissima

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. A fast-growing tree.

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Castanopsis argentea
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Castanopsis argentea

Castanopsis argentea

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade.

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Castanopsis boisii
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Castanopsis boisii

Castanopsis boisii

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade.

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Castanopsis borneensis

Castanopsis borneensis

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. This species is found in the wild on black soils and deep, yellow sands.

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Castanopsis buruana

Castanopsis buruana

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. The tree does not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis carlesii

Castanopsis carlesii

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally found in subtropical and tropical climates, those species that can tolerate colder winters generally also require hot summers. Thus hardy members of this genus tend to grow well in Mediterranean climates and in warm continental climates with mild winters - although frost tolerant, they often do not thrive in more maritime climates with their cooler summers, even if the winters are mild. This species can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to around -5°c when dormant.

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Castanopsis cerebrina

Castanopsis cerebrina

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Requires a sunny position, though seedlings are likely to grow better in some shade. Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. Natural regeneration is usually good.

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Castanopsis clemensii

Castanopsis clemensii

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. The tree does not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis costata
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Castanopsis costata

Castanopsis costata

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. The tree does not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis curtisii
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Castanopsis curtisii

Castanopsis curtisii

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade.

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Castanopsis cuspidata

Castanopsis cuspidata

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally found in subtropical and tropical climates, those species that can tolerate colder winters generally also require hot summers. Thus hardy members of this genus tend to grow well in Mediterranean climates and in warm continental climates with mild winters - although frost tolerant, they often do not thrive in more maritime climates with their cooler summers, even if the winters are mild. This species is possibly the hardiest member of the genus and can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to around -15°c when dormant.

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Castanopsis delavayi

Castanopsis delavayi

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally found in subtropical and tropical climates, those species that can tolerate colder winters generally also require hot summers. Thus hardy members of this genus tend to grow well in Mediterranean climates and in warm continental climates with mild winters - although frost tolerant, they often do not thrive in more maritime climates with their cooler summers, even if the winters are mild. This species can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to around -8°c when dormant.

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Castanopsis endertii

Castanopsis endertii

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. Trees do not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis evansii

Castanopsis evansii

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. Trees do not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis fabri

Castanopsis fabri

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally found in subtropical and tropical climates, those species that can tolerate colder winters generally also require hot summers. Thus hardy members of this genus tend to grow well in Mediterranean climates and in warm continental climates with mild winters - although frost tolerant, they often do not thrive in more maritime climates with their cooler summers, even if the winters are mild. This species can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to around -5°c when dormant.

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Castanopsis foxworthyi

Castanopsis foxworthyi

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. Trees do not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis fulva

Castanopsis fulva

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. This species is often found in the wild in Kerangas forest - a type of moist, heath forest found on acidic, sandy soils that are low in nutrients, especially nitrogen.

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Castanopsis hypophoenicea
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Castanopsis hypophoenicea

Castanopsis hypophoenicea

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. The tree does not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis indica
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Castanopsis indica

Castanopsis indica

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a sunny position. Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. This species succeeds on sandy soils so long as they are not too dry.

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Castanopsis inermis
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Castanopsis inermis

Castanopsis inermis

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade.

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Castanopsis javanica
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Castanopsis javanica

Castanopsis javanica

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. Trees do not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis lucida

Castanopsis lucida

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. Trees do not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis malaccensis

Castanopsis malaccensis

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade.

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Castanopsis megacarpa

Castanopsis megacarpa

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. This species is often found in the wild in Kerangas forest - a type of moist, heath forest found on acidic, sandy soils that are low in nutrients, especially nitrogen.

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Castanopsis microphylla

Castanopsis microphylla

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. Trees do not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis motleyana

Castanopsis motleyana

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. The tree does not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis orthacantha

Castanopsis orthacantha

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally found in subtropical and tropical climates, those species that can tolerate colder winters generally also require hot summers. Thus hardy members of this genus tend to grow well in Mediterranean climates and in warm continental climates with mild winters - although frost tolerant, they often do not thrive in more maritime climates with their cooler summers, even if the winters are mild. This species can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to around -8°c when dormant.

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Castanopsis oviformis

Castanopsis oviformis

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. This species is often found in the wild in Kerangas forest - a type of moist, heath forest found on acidic, sandy soils that are low in nutrients, especially nitrogen.

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Castanopsis paucispina

Castanopsis paucispina

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. The tree does not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis philipensis
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Castanopsis philipensis

Castanopsis philipensis

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade.

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Castanopsis psilophylla

Castanopsis psilophylla

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. The tree does not respond well to coppicing.

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Castanopsis purpurella

Castanopsis purpurella

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally found in subtropical and tropical climates, those species that can tolerate colder winters generally also require hot summers. Thus hardy members of this genus tend to grow well in Mediterranean climates and in warm continental climates with mild winters - although frost tolerant, they often do not thrive in more maritime climates with their cooler summers, even if the winters are mild. This species can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to around -5°c when dormant.

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Castanopsis rhamnifolia

Castanopsis rhamnifolia

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade.

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Castanopsis schefferiana

Castanopsis schefferiana

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade.

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Castanopsis sclerophylla

Castanopsis sclerophylla

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally found in subtropical and tropical climates, those species that can tolerate colder winters generally also require hot summers. Thus hardy members of this genus tend to grow well in Mediterranean climates and in warm continental climates with mild winters - although frost tolerant, they often do not thrive in more maritime climates with their cooler summers, even if the winters are mild. This species can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to around -12°c when dormant.

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Castanopsis sieboldii

Castanopsis sieboldii

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally found in subtropical and tropical climates, those species that can tolerate colder winters generally also require hot summers. Thus hardy members of this genus tend to grow well in Mediterranean climates and in warm continental climates with mild winters - although frost tolerant, they often do not thrive in more maritime climates with their cooler summers, even if the winters are mild. This species can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to around -10°c when dormant.

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Castanopsis tibetana

Castanopsis tibetana

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally found in subtropical and tropical climates, those species that can tolerate colder winters generally also require hot summers. Thus hardy members of this genus tend to grow well in Mediterranean climates and in warm continental climates with mild winters - although frost tolerant, they often do not thrive in more maritime climates with their cooler summers, even if the winters are mild. This species can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to around -5°c when dormant.

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Castanopsis tribuloides
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Castanopsis tribuloides

Castanopsis tribuloides

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally found in subtropical and tropical climates, those species that can tolerate colder winters generally also require hot summers. Thus hardy members of this genus tend to grow well in Mediterranean climates and in warm continental climates with mild winters - although frost tolerant, they often do not thrive in more maritime climates with their cooler summers, even if the winters are mild. This species can tolerate occasional temperatures falling to around -5°c when dormant.

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Castanopsis tungurrut
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Castanopsis tungurrut

Castanopsis tungurrut

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade. Trees can flower and fruit more or less the whole year round.

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Castanopsis wallichii

Castanopsis wallichii

Family: Fagaceae

Cultivation

Castanopsis species are generally tolerant of a range of soils, preferably well-drained. They succeed in full sun, though young plants generally grow best in dappled woodland shade.

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