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Castanea dentata - Not Recommended

American Chestnut

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

15 - 23m

Width:

15 - 23m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

The introduced fungal disease, Chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica), has devastated this species. 

Management Notes

Not recommended for planting due to the continued susceptibility and lack of effective treatments against Chestnut blight.