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.
Height: 50-100 ft
Spread: 30-50 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Bloom Color: White
Characteristics & Attributes
Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Tolerance
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Landscape Use
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North American Distribution
John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust