Castanea pumila

Allegheny Chinkapin, Chinquapin

Family: Fagaceae Beech


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White, yellow
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, woodland garden
Height 10' to 25' / 3.00m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive