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Castanea dentata
Synonyms: C. americana

Common Name(s): American chestnut
Family: Fagaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 150 to 210 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=86° (F)    Opt.Max=66° (F)
Opt.Min=59° (F)    Abs.Min=50° (F)
Precipitation: 35 to 60 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -33° (F)
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7
Soil Texture/Type: Medium; medium light
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Long day
Light Intensity: Very bright
Comments:
Most populations destroyed by chestnut blight. Requires 1900 GDD (50 F).
Diseases:
Pythium, Phytothora, Rust, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Powdery Mildew
Uses:
Additive - flavoring, Material - wood
Woodiness:
Tree
Climate:
Steppe and semi-arid, subtropical, temperate
Geographical Origin:
North America
 
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