Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Texas
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
American Chestnut
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
Mexican primrose
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
american καστανιάς
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
castanea americana
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
English castaneis
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Mexican primrose
Season and care of American Chestnut and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Chestnut and Mexican primrose Physical Information
American Chestnut and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of American Chestnut and Mexican primrose are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of American Chestnut and Mexican primrose
Care of American Chestnut and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
