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American Chestnut

American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)

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Description

Family:
Fagaceae

Foliage: 
n/a

Native Locale:
Southern Maine to Michigan, south to Alabama and Mississippi

Mature Height:
40 to 60 feet

Mature Width:
40 to 60 feet

Hardiness Zones:
Zone 4 to 8

Soil Preference:
Prefers Acidic (pH 5.5 to 6.5), well drained, loamy soil

Growth Habit:
n/a

Rate of Growth:
Slow to Medium, 4 to 7' over a 3 to 4 year period

Disease and Insect:
Fungus problem

Landscape Value: 
n/a

Additional Notes:
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