European Chestnut
Castanea sativa
Fagaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
Last updated
Quick Facts
Height
40–60 ft
Spread
30-50 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 5a–8b
Bloom Time
June to July
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
southern Europe, northern Africa and southwestern Asia
Watch for this season
Bacterial BlightHigh
Spring Infection Period
Root Colonization Period
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (1)
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