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Species of Chestnut
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Species of Chestnut

Family of Chestnut Trees
Species SizeBasic Requirements
American Chestnut (Castenea dendata)Mature height 50 to 75' with a spread of the sameZones 5A through 7; full sun or part shade; moist acidic soils
Chinese Chestnuts (Castenea mollissima) Mature height 40 to 50' with similar spreadZones 4 through 8; full sun or part shade; moist acidic soils
Japanese Chestnut (Castenea crenata) Usually under 30 feetZone 4 through 9; full sun or part shade; moist acidic soils




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