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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