European Chestnut
Castanea sativa
Fagaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
40–60 ft
Spread
30-50 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 5a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
June to July
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
southern Europe, northern Africa and southwestern Asia
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Root Colonization Period
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (1)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.