Chinese Chestnut
Castanea mollissima
Non nativeLow AvailabilityFull sunZones 4a - 8bMedium Resilience/AdaptationMedium Water
Quick stats
Mature height40 - 60 feet
Canopy spread40 - 60 feet
MaintenanceMedium
Bloom DescriptionYellowish-white
Flowersshowy
About this Tree
The Chinese Chestnut pulls double duty in a residential yard, acting as a wide, spreading shade tree while rewarding homeowners with a bountiful harvest of sweet, edible chestnuts tucked inside prickly husks. This incredibly hardy species was introduced to North America as a blight-resistant savior to help fill the ecological void left by the tragic loss of our native American chestnuts. Its dense, dark green canopy offers a perfect umbrella for backyard picnics, followed by a unique autumn foraging experience right outside your back door.
Planting specifications
Scientific name Castanea mollissima
FamilyFagaceae
Mature height40 - 60 feet
Canopy spread40 - 60 feet
Native RangeKorea and China from Beijing to Yunnan
Sun exposureFull sun
AttractsWildlife (Mammals, Birds — Nut Mast), Bees (Flowers)
Water needsMedium
USDA zones4a - 8b
Wildlife valueMedium
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Common nameChinese Chestnut
Scientific name Castanea mollissima
FamilyFagaceae
Mature height40 - 60 feet
Canopy spread40 - 60 feet
Sun exposureFull sun
Water needsMedium
USDA zones4a - 8b
Wildlife valueMedium
AttractsWildlife (Mammals, Birds — Nut Mast), Bees (Flowers)
BloomYellowish-white
Bloom TimeJune
Carbon/Air QualityMedium
Flowersshowy
AvailabilityLow
Hydroloby/StormwaterLow
LeavesGood fall
MaintenaceMedium
Native RangeKorea and China from Beijing to Yunnan
Native StatusNon native
Ecological ValueMedium
Parking Lot TreeYes
Street TreeYes
Resilience/AdaptationMedium
Pollinator ValueLow
ToleratesDeer
Suggested useShade Tree
Columbia County Availability
Augusta-Richmond AvailabilityLow
