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Castanea dentata Synonyms: C. americanaCommon Name(s): American chestnut Family: Fagaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 150 to 210 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=30° (C) | Opt.Max=19° (C) | Opt.Min=15° (C) | Abs.Min=10° (C) | Precipitation: 90 to 153 (cm.) Winter Minimum: -36° (C) 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 English UnitsReturn to Search Results
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