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Castanea dentata

American chestnut

This large, rapidly-growing hardwood reaches up to 100' and produces the famous nuts. Most populations in the U.S. were decimated in the early 1900s by the Chestnut blight, and populations have not recovered since... only time (and many plantings!) will tell if chestnuts will ever again be ubiquitous in the landscape.

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Height: 50-100 ft
Spread: 30-50 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
• Fall/Winter Fruit
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Edible
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen


North American Distribution


John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust