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Rounded
Castanea mollissima
2' - 3'
Slow to Medium
40' - 60'
As the American chestnut struggles with disease, the blight-resistant Chinese chestnut is quick gaining popularity. The sweet-tasting nuts are often roasted for holiday eating and have been made famous in turkey stuffing recipes across the country.
But this is more than a nut tree. The shade of its spreading canopy is dense, providing relief in the hot, dry climates the Chinese chestnut does well in.
Full Sun
Acidic, Clay, Drought, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well Drained
While the chestnuts are valuable for human consumption, they are also valuable as food for wildlife.
This tree is native to northern China and Korea. It was introduced in 1853 and 1903.
