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Castanea mollissima 'Manchurian'
Manchurian Chinese Chestnut
Chinese ChestnutPlant Facts
| Scientific Name | Castanea mollissima 'Manchurian' |
| Principal Common Name | Manchurian Chinese Chestnut |
| Common Name(s) | Chinese Chestnut |
| Synonym | |
| Description | Chestnut grows to 40 feet with dense leaves to six inches long and coarsely toothed. Edible nuts are smaller (to about 1 inch) - generally good. Blight resistant. |
| General Comments | |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | China and Korea |
| Height Range | 35 - 40 FT |
| Spread Range | 20 - 25 FT |
| Flower Showy | N |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 |
| USDA Zones | |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Leaf Texture | Leathery : Prominent veined : Tomentose beneath : Toothed |
| Form | Edible : Tree |
| Flower Color | |
| Flower Time | Spring |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
| Soil Preferences | Acid : Non-alkaline/Lime free : Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Medium |
| Outstanding Features | Cold Tolerant : Edible |
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