Bush Chinquapin

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Bush Chinquapin (Chrysolepis sempervirens) is a native shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is slow growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in a semi-upright form to a height of 7 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are green and bloom in the mid summer. Leaves are medium green, and remain on the plant throughout the year. It tends to grow in rocky slopes, at elevations from 2500-11000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

7 - 10 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Slow

Color

Green

Flowering season

Summer

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky slopes

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, North Coastal Coniferous Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 9 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Acrobasis comptella

Abagrotis baueri

Cameraria agrifoliella

Golden Hairstreak

Habrodais grunus

Alternative names

Common names:

Chinquapin, Sierra Chinkapin, Sierra Chinquapin

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