Family: Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Castanea (kas-TAN-nee-uh) (Info) Species: dentata (den-TAY-tuh) (Info)
Synonym:Castanea americana
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Category: Trees
Height: 20-30 ft. (6-9 m) 30-40 ft. (9-12 m) over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing: 30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Pale Yellow White/Near White Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer
Foliage: Grown for foliage Deciduous Good Fall Color
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting: Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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