1. Small ornamental evergreen tree of Pacific Coast whose glossy yellow-green leaves are yellow beneath; bears edible nuts
   "The giant chinkapin attracted wildlife with its nuts";
   - golden chinkapin, Chrysolepis chrysophylla, Castanea chrysophylla, Castanopsis chrysophylla

Derived forms: giant chinkapins

Type of: tree

Part of: Chrysolepis, genus Chrysolepis