golden evergreen chinquapin

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Also known as: Castanopsis chrysophylla, Castanopsis nut, giant evergreen chinquapin, wild chestnut(Show More)

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The golden evergreen chinquapin, scientifically known as Chrysolepis chrysophylla, is a tree native to western North America. It is characterized by its evergreen nature and leathery, tapering leaves that have golden-yellow scales on their lower surface. This tree can reach heights of up to 45 meters (148 feet).12

Chinquapins, in general, belong to the beech family (Fagaceae) and can be either deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs. The golden chinquapin is one of two North American species now classified under the genus Chrysolepis, previously considered part of Castanopsis.1

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…or giant, evergreen chinquapin (Chrysolepis chrysophylla), is native to western North America. It may be 45 metres (148 feet) tall and has lance-shaped leaves about 15 cm (6 inches) long, coated beneath with golden-yellow scales. The bush, or Sierra evergreen, chinquapin (Chrysolepis sempervirens) is a small spreading mountain shrub…
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…or giant, evergreen chinquapin (Chrysolepis chrysophylla), is native to western North America. It may be 45 metres (148 feet) tall and has lance-shaped leaves about 15 cm (6 inches) long, coated beneath with golden-yellow scales. The bush, or Sierra evergreen, chinquapin (Chrysolepis sempervirens) is a small spreading mountain shrub…
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