Braided Chestnut (Castanopsis inermis)

Family: Fagaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Castanopsis inermis is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seeds - cooked. They can be boiled, parched or roasted. The seeds can be 30 - 20mm. — They can be boiled, parched or roasted.; The seeds can be 30 - 20mm.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, mostly in the hills, also found in bamboo forest, and in groves on a river-bank at elevations up to 600 metres. (Zone 10)