Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
American Chestnut
Pawpaw
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
planta de la papaya
In Greek
american καστανιάς
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
castanea americana
planta mamão
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
English castaneis
quince herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Fagaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Castanea
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Pawpaw
Season and care of American Chestnut and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
American Chestnut and Pawpaw Physical Information
American Chestnut and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Chestnut and Pawpaw are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Chestnut and Pawpaw
Care of American Chestnut and Pawpaw 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 Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.