Foliage
Bark
Bud
Twig
Fruit
Form
Taxonomy
| Family | Fagaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Castanea |
| Species | dentata |
| Common Name | American chestnut |
| iTree Code | CADE12 |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: very large |
|---|---|
| Height | 115 feet |
| Spread | 75 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | shiny green, narrow with small teeth along edge and 6-8 inches long | Leaf Type
 |
Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | brown/gray with ridges; become deeper & irregular with age | ||
| Bud | false terminal bud with rounded base and abruptly pointed tip | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | shiny, yellow to brown, slight zig-zag appearance | ||
| Flower | yellow flowers appearing in June | ||
| Fruit | very spiny husk (green then brown), containing edible chestnuts | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
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 |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States |
| More Information | Visit External Site |