Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Bees
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
American Chestnut
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
QUICKSTICK
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
QUICKSTICK
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
american καστανιάς
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
castanea americana
QuickStick
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
English castaneis
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Castanea
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Quickstick
Season and care of American Chestnut and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Chestnut and Quickstick Physical Information
American Chestnut and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of American Chestnut and Quickstick are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of American Chestnut and Quickstick
Care of American Chestnut and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.