Castanea dentata
"Click on a seed weights price to add that quantity to the shopping cart"
| Genus: |
Castanea |
Species: |
dentata |
Origin: |
|
| Common Name: |
American Chesnut |
Other Name: |
|
Pre-treatment: |
Required |
| Seeds per lb.: |
127 |
Zone Cold: |
4 |
Zone Warm: |
8 |
| Height: |
|
U.S. Native: |
Yes |
Growth Rate: |
Medium-Fast |
| Spread: |
|
Plant Type: |
Large Tree |
Vegetation Type: |
Deciduous |
| Purity Range: |
97-99% |
Germination Range: |
60-80% |
Shelf Life: |
1 year cold & moist |
| Storage: |
Cold & Moist at 34-41 Deg. F |
Sowing Density: |
Less than 10 seedlings/ft2 |
Plant Use: |
|
| Nitrogen Fixing: |
No |
Leaf Color: |
Green |
Flower Color: |
Yellow |
| Comments: |
Do not over dry seed as it will die. Collected from an isolated stand of trees originally planted in the 1860's. We do not know if they are blight resistant. Flowers are pale-yellow. |
| Germination info: |
90-120 days cold moist stratification |
|
|
A Trial Packet contains a minimum of 5 - 30 seeds depending on the size of the selected seed.
|
|
|
Values intended for comparison only. No warranty is expressed or implied.
Call or Email us to place order.
Email Comments or Suggestions
