Plant Details

Castanea crenata

Japanese Chestnut

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General Information

Scientific name: Castanea crenata
Also known as: Japanese Chestnut

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Medium
Height: 9.00 m
Width: 6.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Full sun, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
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: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown