Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Ridges
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chartreuse
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Treating fever
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CASTANEA pumila
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Chinquapin
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
बौना शाहबलूत
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Zwergkastanien
chinesische Kastanie
In French
châtaignier nain
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
el castaño enano
Castaño chino
In Greek
νάνος καστανιάς
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
νάνος καστανιάς
castanha chinesa
In Polish
krasnolud kasztan
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
P. castaneis
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cherokee
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinquapin and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Chinquapin and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Chinquapin and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinquapin season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinquapin and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Chinquapin and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chinquapin and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Chinquapin and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Chinquapin and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.