Chinese Chestnut

Scientific Name
Castanea mollissima
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Creamy white flowers in long, thin clusters, blooming in early summer; crisp, shiny green foliage; yellow to golden bronze fall color.

Culture

Full sun; best in moist, well-drained soils; slightly acid soil pH.

Notes

The nuts can be a nuisance when they fall; the flowers have an unpleasant odor.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
40.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
60.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded to broad-rounded

Native Regions, Text

China and Korea

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Chinese Chestnut form
picID
3505
Image
Chinese Chestnut leaves
picID
3506
Image
Chinese Chestnut flowers
picID
3507
Image
picID
3508
Image
Chinese Chestnut fruit and leaves
picID
3509
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
190