Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Purple
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Fungal Diseases, Squirrels
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Castanea sativa
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Sweet Chestnut, Chestnut
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
शाहबलूत का फल
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Esskastanie
chinesische Kastanie
In French
châtaignier
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Castaña dulce
Castaño chino
In Greek
Sweet Chestnut
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Castanheiro
castanha chinesa
In Polish
słodki Chestnut
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Dulce Chestnut
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Chestnut and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Sweet Chestnut and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Chestnut and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Chestnut and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Sweet Chestnut and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Chestnut height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Chestnut and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Sweet Chestnut flower color: Red and Purple
Sweet Chestnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Chestnut pruning is done 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 Sweet Chestnut 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.