American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)
The American Chestnut was once the tallest chestnut tree and could reach 100 ft tall. At maturity, the American Chestnut produces large quantities of edible nuts that are eagerly consumed by people and wildlife.
The American Chestnut was once the tallest chestnut tree and could reach 100 ft tall. At maturity, the American Chestnut produces large quantities of edible nuts that are eagerly consumed by people and wildlife.
The American Chestnut was once the tallest chestnut tree and could reach 100 ft tall. At maturity, the American Chestnut produces large quantities of edible nuts that are eagerly consumed by people and wildlife.
Origin: native to North America
Growth rate: 2-4’ per year (more if placed in 30% shade)
Mature dimensions: up to 100 ft tall
Bloom time: June/July
Color: white
Establishment difficulty: moderate
Shade tolerance: 6-8 hours direct sun, tolerates shade
Soil type: acidic
Soil moisture: moist, well drained
Uses: food, ornamental, wildlife, medicinal
Seedling size: 6-12”
Age: 1-0
Image Credit: Wikipedia, uploaded by Timothy Van Vliet, 2004