American chestnut (Castanea dentata)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

YES

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Castanea dentata

Common English name: American chestnut

Other names:

French name: Châtaignier d’Amérique

Habitat

Exists on well-drained sites with other broadleaf trees.

Other notes

This species is now rare because of the chestnut blight.

Hardiness zone(s)

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

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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