{"product_id":"castanopsis-purpurella-chinese-evergreen-chinkapin","title":"Castanopsis purpurella - Chinese Evergreen Chinkapin","description":"\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003e Specification \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e Gift wrap \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastanopsis purpurella (Chinese evergreen chinkapin) would easily get into the guinness record book as the slowest growing fagaceae (beech family) species and it only germinates when the weather is warm. The little stalks look like sticks in the seedtray until the first leaves unfold in July. It will soon grow into a beautiful evergreen tree, producing edible nuts! They are sweet and nutty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003eCastanopsis prefers slightly acidic and good fertile soil. It tolerates good Summer heat and it is easy to grow. Deciduous. Our seeds are from a Chinese Chinkapin forest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003eWe have freshly potted, 3cm tall seedling plants plants for sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe intended main use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption. We always recommend further research to learn the different ways in which the food source can be prepared and consumed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow - March to April\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible - Nut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist yet well-drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRate of growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight and spread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-6m x 2-3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Europe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd that personal touch with our bespoke gift wrapping service and choose from one of our luxurious but also natural looking wrapping papers. You can choose from 3 different colours: cherry red, pine green or antique gold, including a matching ribbon. We will also enclose a card – suitable for the occasion - with your own personal message. Your gift will of course also include full growing instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply select the preferred gift wrap packaging option above, then add product to Cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen if you wish to add a personalised message, there is a message box on the cart page. Please note that the “Buy it now” button skips this step and you won’t be able to add your message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jurassicplants Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58171926380918,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/7643\/5008\/files\/PXL_20260626_144036093_2.jpg?v=1782671358","url":"https:\/\/jurassicplants.co.uk\/products\/castanopsis-purpurella-chinese-evergreen-chinkapin","provider":"Jurassicplants Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}