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American Chestnut

Castanea dentata, Fagaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

GoldensealHydrastis canadensis
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
GorseUlex europaeus
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
American HazelnutCorylus americana
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese ChestnutCastanea mollissima

Chinese chestnut can serve as a disease bridge for chestnut blight, threatening American chestnut populations

European ChestnutCastanea sativa

European chestnut can harbor chestnut blight and other diseases that threaten native American chestnut

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does American Chestnut grow in?

American Chestnut grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for American Chestnut?

Good companions for American Chestnut include Goldenseal, Gorse, American Hazelnut.

Design guilds with American Chestnut and see companion relationships visually.

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