Lithocarpus corneus

Lithocarpus corneus, known as Chinese laurel or Taiwan chestnut oak, is a medium-sized tree native to the forests of China South-Central, Southeast China, Hainan, Laos, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It thrives in moist environments with light to partial sun exposure and prefers well-drained soil that can be either sandy, loamy, or clayey. This versatile tree reaches a height of 15 meters and is valued for its edible seeds, which are used both as food and in traditional medicine. Its adaptability makes it an ornamental choice in gardens where similar conditions prevail.