Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Golden Chinquapin (Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. chrysophylla) is a native tree or shrub that grows in central and northern California. It is moderately fast growing and long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 100 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are yellow and bloom in the mid spring. Leaves are medium green, and remain on the plant throughout the year. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-6600 feet.

Plant type

Shrub, Tree

Size

20 - 100 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

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Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Soil description

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

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