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Allegheny Chinquapin

Castanea pumila, Fagaceae

Zones
5–9
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

Daubentons KaleBrassica oleracea Daubentons
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Sand CherryPrunus pumila
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant
Ozark ChinquapinCastanea ozarkensis
Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese ChestnutCastanea mollissima

Allegheny chinquapin may be vulnerable to diseases carried by Chinese chestnut

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Allegheny Chinquapin grow in?

Allegheny Chinquapin grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Allegheny Chinquapin?

Good companions for Allegheny Chinquapin include Daubentons Kale, Sand Cherry, Ozark Chinquapin.

Design guilds with Allegheny Chinquapin and see companion relationships visually.

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