Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
California
  
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
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
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Chestnut Blight
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Birds, Deers
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Sap, Wood
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
CASTANEA dentata
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
American Chestnut
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
Amerikanische Kastanie
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
Châtaignier d'Amérique
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
Castanea dentata
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
american καστανιάς
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
castanea americana
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
Kasztan amerykański
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
English castaneis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Castanea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and American Chestnut
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and American Chestnut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and American Chestnut Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and American Chestnut are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and American Chestnut
Care of Matilija Poppy and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and 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. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.