American Chestnut
Castanea Dentata
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness zone
- 4-8
- Min. Temperature
- −29°F (−34°C)
- Soil type
- Loam, Sandy, Well drained, Moist
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral
Plant traits
Mature height80-100 ft
Mature spread40-60 ft
Plant typeShade Trees
Bloom seasonSummer
Foliage typeDeciduous
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantNo
Fire tolerantModerate
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantNo
Pollinator-friendlyBees
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