Chinese Chestnut
Castanea mollissima
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Chinese chestnut is a large deciduous tree prized for its edible nuts and blight-resistant characteristics. It produces fragrant flowers in late spring and substantial crops of nuts in fall, making it valuable for both food production and landscape interest.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China and Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Nanking', 'Qing' and 'Meiling' are among the most widely grown cultivars selected for larger nut size and improved blight resistance. 'Colossal' is prized for exceptionally large nuts suitable for commercial production.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Chinese chestnut is a large deciduous tree prized for its edible nuts and blight-resistant characteristics. It produces fragrant flowers in late spring and substantial crops of nuts in fall, making it valuable for both food production and landscape interest.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Chinese Chestnut grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China and Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Nanking', 'Qing' and 'Meiling' are among the most widely grown cultivars selected for larger nut size and improved blight resistance. 'Colossal' is prized for exceptionally large nuts suitable for commercial production.