Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Fagaceae |
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| Genus | Castanea |
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| Species | dentata |
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| Common Name | American chestnut |
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| iTree Code | CADE12 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: very large |
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| Height | 115 feet |
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| Spread | 75 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | shiny green, narrow with small teeth along edge and 6-8 inches long |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | brown/gray with ridges; become deeper & irregular with age |
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| Bud | false terminal bud with rounded base and abruptly pointed tip |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | shiny, yellow to brown, slight zig-zag appearance |
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| Flower | yellow flowers appearing in June |
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| Fruit | very spiny husk (green then brown), containing edible chestnuts |
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| Fall Color | yellow |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 4a |
Min | 5.5 |
Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 8a |
Max | 6.5 |
Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Intolerant |
High |
Unknown |
