Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima)
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Type
Deciduous
Status
Introduced
Edible fruit/nut tree?
YES
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Castanea mollissima
Common English name: Chinese chestnut
Other names:
French name: Châtaignier de Chine
Habitat
No information available
Other notes
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Hardiness zone(s)
6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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