Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Stem
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
American Chestnut
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
planta del papiro
In Greek
american καστανιάς
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
castanea americana
planta do papiro
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
English castaneis
cHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Papyrus
Season and care of American Chestnut and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Papyrus is Neutral.
American Chestnut and Papyrus Physical Information
American Chestnut and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Chestnut and Papyrus are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Chestnut and Papyrus
Care of American Chestnut and Papyrus 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 Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
