Castanea pumila
Allegheny chinkapin, Allegheny chinquapin
Notes:
Malodorous pollen.
Multiple plants needed for proper fruit set.
Resistant to chestnut blight.
Sources: Sunset, Dirr, UFL, NCSU, USDA.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:larval host
attracts:mammals
branches strong
coarse texture
compacted soil intolerant
deer resistant
drought tolerant
edible fruit
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:trainable to single trunk
form:tree
full sun preferred
habit:rounded
habit:spreading/wide
infertile soil tolerant
litter:fruit
malodorous flowers
native:eastern North America
persistence:deciduous
pruning not required
resprouts notably
rich soil preferred
salt intolerant
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:naturalizing
use:shade tree
use:specimen
use:street
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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