Castanea spp.
CHESTNUT
Fagaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East

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Castanea spp.
CHESTNUT
Fagaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in cream

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green; yellow in autumn

Bark & Stems: furrowed bark

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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