Species: Castanea mollissima
(kass-tan'ee-ah mol-lis'i-mah)
Chinese Chestnut
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
40' - 60' (equal spread)
Deciduous
rounded; usually low-branched
full sun; does well in hot, dry climates; tough and durable
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
4a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
valued for edible fruits; prickly burrs can become litter problem; dark green leaves turn yellow-brown in fall; white flowers have offensive odor, bloom in June
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
blight, twig canker, weevils, gall wasp; resistant but not immune to chestnut blight; a carrier of chestnut blight that continues to infect native chestnuts and chinkapins
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Native to China
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
