Ozark Chinquapin

Castanea ozarkensis, Fagaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Allegheny ChinquapinCastanea pumila

Pollinator Sharing

GorseUlex europaeus

Nitrogen Fixation

Fuyu PersimmonDiospyros kaki

Pollinator SharingWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hachiya PersimmonDiospyros kaki

Pollinator SharingWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Japanese PersimmonDiospyros kaki

Pollinator SharingWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese ChestnutCastanea mollissima

Ozark chinquapin populations may be threatened by disease transmission from Chinese chestnut

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Ozark Chinquapin grow in?

Ozark Chinquapin grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Ozark Chinquapin?

Good companions for Ozark Chinquapin include Allegheny Chinquapin, Gorse, Fuyu Persimmon, Hachiya Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon.

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