Delavayi Castanopsis (Castanopsis delavayi)

Family: Fagaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Castanopsis delavayi is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind, midges. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed. Up tp 14mm in diameter. No more details are given, but it is probably cooked. — Up tp 14mm in diameter.; No more details are given, but it is probably cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Mixed and broad-leaved evergreen forests at elevations of 1500 - 2800 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)