How to tend a Castanea dentata

Also known as: Castanea vesca var. denuda Alph.Wood, Castanea americana (Michx.) Raf., Castanea sativa var. americana (Michx.) Sarg., Castanea sativa var. pendulifolia Lavallée, Castanea vesca var. americana Michx., Castanea vulgaris var. americana (Michx.) A.DC., Fagus castanea var. dentata Marshall, Fagus dentata Marshall

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, high quality fruits in sunny places

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Fagaceae, Castanea
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, fruiting period September-October
Flower colors
light yellow brown, fruit color dark brown
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