Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras)

Yellowhorn

Also known as: Chinese Flowering Chestnut

Yellowhorn is a woody perennial, growing to 8 m tall. Yellowhorn includes only one species. The leaves are arranged alternately, and are pinnate, with 9–17 leaflets, the leaflets with a sharly serrated margin. The flowers with five white petals, and are produced in erect panicles in mid spring. The fruit is an oval leathery capsule, which splits into three sections at maturity to release the 6–18 seeds; the seeds are black, resembling a small horse chestnut seed. It is native to northern China.

Scientific classification

Genus

Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras)

Family

Soapberry

Order

Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Species

Yellowhorn Xanthoceras sorbifolium

Care Guide for Yellowhorn

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Yellowhorn prefers semi-arid conditions, showing moderate drought tolerance. Watering is recommended every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry slightly. This species thrives outdoors in well-draining soil, essential for preventing waterlogging during its active growing season.

Propagation: Yellowhorn is primarily propagated by seed, cuttings, or grafting. Seeds need 60-90 days of stratification at 40°F (4°C), sown 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil. Consistent moisture and temperatures of 60°F to 75°F (15°C to 24°C) are crucial. Grafting requires compatible rootstock, while cuttings need rooting hormones.

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