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Chinese Chestnut
Highly resistant to chestnut blight, this broad-spreading shade tree produces fragrant creamy catkins in summer followed by sweet edible nuts in spiny burrs sought by wildlife and foragers alike. Dark green foliage turns golden-yellow in fall, and its drought tolerance and adaptability to varied soils make it a rewarding choice for larger landscapes.
This plant is sold as:
Seedling
Seedling
Description
Highly resistant to chestnut blight, this broad-spreading shade tree produces fragrant creamy catkins in summer followed by sweet edible nuts in spiny burrs sought by wildlife and foragers alike. Dark green foliage turns golden-yellow in fall, and its drought tolerance and adaptability to varied soils make it a rewarding choice for larger landscapes.
Additional information
| Latin Name | Castana mollissima |
|---|---|
| French Common Name | Châtaignier de Chine |
| Site Use | Culinary |
| Height | 60 Feet |
| Spread | 60 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Moderate Growing |
| Fall Foliage | Golden-yellow |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
| Flowering | Summer Flowering |
| Light Level | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average, Drought Tolerant |
| Hardiness zone | Cold Hardy |
| Wildlife Ecology Native | Nativar, Pollinators |
| USDA Zone | Zone: 4 |
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