Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
American Chestnut
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
Matilija Poppy
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
Matilija Poppy
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
Matilija amapola
In Greek
american καστανιάς
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
castanea americana
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
English castaneis
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Papaverales
Family
Fagaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of American Chestnut and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Chestnut and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
American Chestnut and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Chestnut and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of American Chestnut and Matilija Poppy
Care of American Chestnut and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.