American Chestnut
Castanea dentata
Fagaceae · broadleaf · introduced
Quick Facts
Height
100 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 4a–8b
Bloom Time
June
Origin
from southern Maine to Michigan, south to Alabama and
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| Bud break BBCH 07 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Leaf emergence BBCH 11 | Mar 1-Apr 1 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Jun 1-Jun 30 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | Jun 15-Jul 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | Sep 1-Nov 30 |
| Fall color / leaf senescence BBCH 93 | Oct 1-Nov 15 |
| Dormancy BBCH 97 | Nov 15-Feb 28 |