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W. Mark and J. Reimer
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Arnold Arboretum - Boston, MA.
CHINESE CHESTNUT
Castanea mollissima
General Notes
Prefers non-alkaline soil conditions. Unpleasant pollen fragrance. Native to China.
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- Castanea mollissima - Fagaceae
- Native To: China
- Habit: Spreading
and covers an Extensive Area.
Has Deciduous foliage. - Shape: Oval, Rounded or Umbrella
- Sunset Zones: 2 - 9 and 14 - 17
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moist Soil
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Neutral
- Seaside Tolerance: Medium in Mild Zone
- Height: 65 feet
- Growth Rate: 24 to 36 Inches per Season
- Longevity: Greater than 150 years
- Leaves: Lanceolate to Oblong Medium to Dark Green. Bronze or Gold in Fall. Deciduous.
- Flowers: Showy, Cream or White. Flowers in Summer. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
- Fruit: Brown Nut enclosed in Spiny Involucre, Large (1.50 - 3.00 inches), fruiting in Fall. Edible.
- Bark: Dark Gray or Light Green, Furrowed or Ridged
- Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Chlorosis
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf and Moderate out of Leaf.
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
- Health Hazard: Allergy
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SelecTree. "Castanea mollissima Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 21, 2013.
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