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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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