Xanthoceras sorbifolium

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Xanthoceras sorbifolium
Also known as: Yellowhorn
Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree, Shrub
Format: Smal
Height: 6.00 m
Width: 2.50 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-7
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Flowers, Seed
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Carbon farming

Description

Flowers, leaves, and seeds of this plant can all be cooked. The seeds, about the size of peas, have a very sweet taste that is similar to that of chestnuts. They can also be peeled and ground into powder.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09
End of Harvest: 15/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Arbutus unedoxaera
Strawberry Tree 		Attracts beneficial insects that can help pollinate Xanthoceras sorbifolium.
Asimina triloba
Papaw 		Provides shade and helps to retain soil moisture around Xanthoceras sorbifolium.
Broussonetia kazinoki
Kozo 		Helps improve soil structure and can enhance nutrient availability for Xanthoceras sorbifolium.
Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper Mulberry 		Contributes to a diverse ecosystem that can enhance the resilience of Xanthoceras sorbifolium.
Cudrania tricuspidata
Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush 		Can provide a food source for birds that control pest populations around Xanthoceras sorbifolium.
Cydonia oblonga
Quince 		Can enhance pollination and can provide ground cover to reduce weeds around Xanthoceras sorbifolium.
Diospyros kaki
Persimmon 		Can provide additional shade and enhance biodiversity in the area surrounding Xanthoceras sorbifolium.
Diospyros virginiana
American Persimmon 		Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for beneficial wildlife around Xanthoceras sorbifolium.
Ficus carica
Fig 		Provides additional food sources for wildlife, enhancing the ecosystem around Xanthoceras sorbifolium.
Malus domestica
Apple 		Supports a diverse range of insects that benefit Xanthoceras sorbifolium through increased pollination.