Chrysolepis chrysophylla (Giant Chinquapin) Seed Starting Supplies * Pollination: usually dioecious (separate

* Pollination: usually dioecious (separate male and female trees)

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This Willamette Valley native is found in moist riparian habitats such as bogs and stream banks as well as in coniferous forests in elevations under 7500 ft

white flowers in May

with a single handle to easily loosen compacted soil

Chrysolepis chrysophylla (Giant Chinquapin) Seed Starting Supplies * Pollination: usually dioecious (separatePlant Description: Giant Chinquapin is an evergreen broadleaf tree or shrub, depending on its location and conditions, native throughout the Willamette Valley. In moist locations, particularly in the northern valley, Giant Chinquapin typically forms as a tree, sometimes growing up to 150 feet tall and intolerant of shade. In dry, sunnier locations in southern Oregon and California where soil is poor, they typically grow as a shrub. Leaves are firm and