Scientific Name
Castanea pumila

Common Name
Chinquapin

Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Habit: Deciduous
Exposure: Sun; prefers moist well drained soil
Height: 20 to 25'
Flower/Fruit: Slender spikes of strong scented staminate flowers; bur with a single, dark brown sweet nut
Comments: Dark green leaves; good food plant for wildlife
Cultivars: --
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