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    Castanea sativa

    Also Known As

    • Spanish Chestnut

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-40'
    • W: 30'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Castanea sativa plant details

    Castanea sativa is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold and green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Castanea sativa

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold and green
    Mature size: 30 FT wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Castanea sativa

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The ?chestnuts for your open fire? likely come from this large, fast-growing tree but it is very ornamental as well with distinctive spiralling bark, large glossy, toothed leaves and wonderful summer catkins; susceptible to blight. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Long cultivated and long lived, the sweet chestnut is a attractive tree in addition to its usefulness. Full sun and adequate summer moisture will help them to yeild lots of edible nuts in fall.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Gardening facts about Castanea sativa plant

    How to Grow Castanea sativa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • green

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Castanea pumila

    aka Allegheny Chinquapin, American Chinquapin, Dwarf Chestnut

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-25'

    Width: 6'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Castanea pumila trunk by Salvor
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    Castanea mollissima

    aka Castanea mollisima, Chinese Chestnut

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-60'

    Width: 60'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Castanea mollissima foliage by Richard Webb
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    Colossal Chestnut

    Scientific Name: Castanea 'Colossal'

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 25'-35'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Colossal Chestnut fruit by Danger Garden
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    Castanea dentata

    aka Chestnut

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8a

    Size

    Height: 75'

    Width: 75'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Castanea dentata flower, foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Castanea seguinii

    aka Chinese Chinquapin, Sequin Chestnut

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Castanea seguinii by Heritage Seedlings
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