Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Giant Chinquapin (Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. minor) is a native tree or shrub that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-5900 feet.

Plant type

Shrub, Tree

Size

16 - 98 ft Tall

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Color

Yellow

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Plant communities

Chaparral

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 9 likely

Confirmed Likely

Abagrotis baueri

Cameraria agrifoliella

Golden Hairstreak

Habrodais grunus

Litocala Moth

Litocala sexsignata