Chrysolepis — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Chrysolepis recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Chrysolepis chrysophylla
Chrysolepis chrysophylla
Family: Fagaceae
Cultivation
Requires a lime-free soil. Prefers a sheltered semi-shaded position and a light deep moist soil. A very ornamental tree, it is slow to moderate growing and can live 400 - 500 years in the wild.
Full cultivation guide →Evergreen TreeView Details
Edible
Chrysolepis sempervirens
Chrysolepis sempervirens
Family: Fagaceae
Cultivation
Requires a lime-free soil. Prefers a sheltered semi-shaded position and a light deep moist soil. Plants can only be grown in oceanic and Mediterranean climates, thriving in Britain.
Full cultivation guide →Evergreen ShrubView Details