Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Slopes
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER pensylvanicum
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
American Chestnut
In Hindi
धारीदार मेपल
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
gestreifte Ahorn
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
érable rayé
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
arce rayado
Castanea dentata
In Greek
ριγέ σφενδάμου
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
plátano listrada
castanea americana
In Polish
paski klonu
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
alba acernis
English castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Moosewood Tree and American Chestnut
Season and care of Moosewood Tree and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Moosewood Tree and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moosewood Tree season is Not Available and American Chestnut season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moosewood Tree is Loam and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Moosewood Tree and American Chestnut Physical Information
Moosewood Tree and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Moosewood Tree and American Chestnut are as follows:
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Moosewood Tree and American Chestnut
Care of Moosewood Tree and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Moosewood Tree 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.