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Castanea alnifolia /Bush Chinkapin
Long strands of white flowers
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Long strands of white flowers
Flowers and foliage showing the prickly leaf margins
Typical tree form in a demonstration garden in Conroe, TX
Flowers and foliage in late April in East Texas
Toward the end of the flowering phase
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Scientific Name:
Castanea alnifolia
Common Name:
Bush Chinkapin
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
8-10 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Fall, Winter
Fruit color:
Black
Light Exposure:
Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
The bush chinkapin produces a large shrub to small tree form and leaves that have prickly edges. The yellow autumn color is reported to be quite good. Grow best in a sandy, well-drained soil and full sunlight.