Castanopsis Fordii
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Description
Castanopsis Fordii is a species of plant that belongs to the Fagaceae family, which is home to many other plant species such as oak trees and chestnuts. This plant species is native to China, where it is commonly found in the subtropical and tropical forests of Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and Zhejiang provinces.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fagales |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Castanopsis |
| Species | Fordii |
Appearance
Castanopsis Fordii is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. It has a broad crown with a trunk that can reach up to 2 meters in diameter. The leaves are glossy, dark green in color, and elliptic to oblong in shape. The tree produces small flowers that are greenish-white in color and are followed by small, spiny fruits that contain one or two seeds.
Care Guide
Castanopsis Fordii requires moderate watering and fertilization during the growing season. It prefers well-draining soils that are rich in organic matter. The tree can tolerate full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10. It is important to protect the tree from frost during the winter months.
Common Pests & Diseases
Castanopsis Fordii is prone to damage from pests such as the oak lace bug and the oak skeletonizer. It is also susceptible to diseases such as oak wilt, root rot, and powdery mildew.
Habitat
Castanopsis Fordii is native to the subtropical and tropical forests of China, where it grows at elevations of 300 to 1500 meters. It prefers well-draining soils that are rich in organic matter and can tolerate full sun to partial shade.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Castanopsis Fordii an evergreen tree?
A: Yes, Castanopsis Fordii is an evergreen tree.
Q: What is the height of Castanopsis Fordii?
A: Castanopsis Fordii can grow up to 30 meters tall.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases that affect Castanopsis Fordii?
A: Castanopsis Fordii is prone to damage from pests such as the oak lace bug and the oak skeletonizer. It is also susceptible to diseases such as oak wilt, root rot, and powdery mildew.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Castanopsis Fordii?
A: Castanopsis Fordii is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10.
Related Plants
- Castanopsis carlesii
- Castanopsis eyrei
- Castanopsis fargesii
- Castanopsis hystrix
- Castanopsis sclerophylla
References
- Flora of China Editorial Committee. (1999). Flora of China (Vol. 4). Science Press.
- Mabberley, D. J. (2017). Mabberley’s plant-book: a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Cambridge University Press.
- The Morton Arboretum. (2021). Castanopsis Fordii. https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/castanopsis-fordii
