Castanea crenata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Castanea crenata
Also known as:
Japanese Chestnut
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Nut tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
9.00 m
Width:
6.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral
Acid Neutral
Light:
Sun, Half shade
Sun, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Seed
Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood
Wood
Description
The seeds of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked and can be a good substitute for potatoes due to their starch content. However, the taste is not very good, and the seeds are coarse and have little nutritional value. They can vary greatly in size and quality, but cooking them in salt water can reduce the bitterness.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
15/11
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Both trees produce nuts that can be harvested and sold, supporting mutual profit. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier provides a food source for pollinators, benefiting the overall health of the ecosystem. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Prunus avium attracts birds that help control pest populations around the chestnut tree. |
|
Salix repens Creeping Willow |
Rhamnus can improve soil fertility and provides habitat for beneficial insects. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
Juglans regia offers shade and can improve soil moisture retention for Castanea. |