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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