Photo by Forestfarm
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Chrysolepis sempervirens
Also Known As
- Chinquapin
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-9'
- W: 6'-9'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Chrysolepis sempervirens plant details
Chrysolepis sempervirens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold and green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Chrysolepis sempervirens
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold and green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 9 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring
- Uses: unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chrysolepis sempervirens
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
An especially ornamental, slow growing shrub reaching 9'x 9'. Native to the dry, granitic mountains of California, Southern Oregon and Nevada. Evergreen leaves are thick, oblong, grey-green on top, and the underside is an attractive rusty-gold. Light green, inconspicuous flowers bloom on catkin-like inflorescences late summer through fall. Fruits are spherical shells covered with sharp spines, containing three deliciously edible nuts, some compare with the flavor of hazelnuts.
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Chrysolepis sempervirens
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Chrysolepis for your garden
aka Giant Chinquapin, Golden Chinkapin, Golden Chinquapin
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
8a-9b
Size
Height: 25'-60'
Width: 15'-60'
- mostly shade
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