Castanea dentata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Castanea dentata
Also known as:
American Sweet Chestnut
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Nut tree
Format:
Large
Height:
30.00 m
Width:
15.00 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
Seed - raw or cooked. These seeds are small in size but are among the sweetest seeds in this plant genus. They can be dried, ground into powder, and added to grains when baking bread, pastries, and more. Delicious oil can also be extracted from the seeds by crushing them, boiling in water, and skimming the oil off the surface.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
30/11
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 provide nuts and support each other's growth in terms of soil improvement. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
The walnut can provide shade, which helps in nut production of the chestnut tree. |
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Sugar maple can improve soil fertility with fallen leaves, which benefits castanea. |
|
Betula nigra River Birch, Black Birch, Red Birch, Water Birch, River Birch |
The river birch is beneficial for attracting beneficial insects that can help with pollination. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Willows can provide good organic matter and help retain moisture in the surrounding soil. |