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Castanea mollissima (Chinese chestnut)

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Species
C. mollissima is a vigorous, spreading, deciduous tree with oblong to oval, toothed, glossy, mid-green leaves, softly downy beneath, and, in late spring, pale yellow flower catkins followed by edible nuts encased in spiny burs.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
18 m 18 m 20-50 years
59 ft 59 ft 20-50 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained loam in full sun. Tolerates heat and humidity. Established trees tolerate dry conditions. If growing for edible nuts, plant more than one tree for cross-pollination.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Drought Tolerant, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading

Native to

China, Korea

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation methods

Seed, Softwood cuttings, Grafting

Propagation

Sow seed in a seedbed as soon as ripe.

Pests

Diseases

Leaf spot

Phytophthora root diseases

Selective pruning only (only if needed)

Propagate from grafting in winter (advanced)

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn

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Castanea sativa Sweet chestnut
Castanea mollissima
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Castanea mollissima Chinese chestnut
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Castanea dentata American chestnut
Castanea sativa 'Variegata'
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Castanea sativa 'Variegata' Sweet chestnut 'Variegata'
Castanea 'Maraval'
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Castanea 'Maraval' Chestnut 'Maraval'
Castanea sativa 'Belle Epine'
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Castanea sativa 'Belle Epine' Sweet chestnut 'Belle Epine'
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