European Chestnut

Castanea sativa

Fagaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced

Last updated March 8, 2026

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Quick Facts

Height

40–60 ft

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness

Zone Zones 5a–8b

Bloom Time

June to July

Origin

southern Europe, northern Africa and southwestern Asia