Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Southern Africa
Types
Castanea mollissima
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Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Chartreuse
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Adequately
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CASTANEA mollissima
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Chinese Chestnut
Euryops
In Hindi
चीनी अखरोट
Euryops
In German
chinesische Kastanie
Euryops
In French
châtaignier chinois
Euryops
In Spanish
Castaño chino
Euryops
In Greek
Κινέζικο κάστανο
Euryops
In Portuguese
castanha chinesa
Euryops
In Polish
Kasztan chiński
Euryops
In Latin
Chinese Chestnut
Euryops
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Senecioneae
Season and Care of Chinese Chestnut and Euryops
Season and care of Chinese Chestnut and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Chestnut and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Euryops season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Chestnut and Euryops Physical Information
Chinese Chestnut and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Chestnut and Euryops are as follows:
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chinese Chestnut and Euryops
Care of Chinese Chestnut and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.