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Castanea mollissima



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Castanea mollissima
Chinese chestnut

A broad-rounded Asian deciduous tree grown for its edible nuts and resistance to chestnut blight.

Habit:Usually low branched and broad-rounded, coarse wide branches
Size:40-60' high
Color:Dark green
Texture:Medium-coarse
Hardiness:Zone 5b USDA
Habitat:Northern China, Korea
Family:Fagaceae

 
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