Castanea mollissima ~ Chinese Chestnut size-2-g (2) Photos by Pennstate SEAREC

(2) Photos by  Pennstate SEAREC

Pruning is typically done in late winter or early spring to promote healthy growth and maintain its compact shape

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Palace Purple Coral Bells

Castanea mollissima ~ Chinese Chestnut size-2-g (2) Photos by Pennstate SEARECChinese Chestnut is a low branching deciduous tree with edible nuts and bark that becomes furrowed with it age. The long, toothed dark green leaves with lighter undersides turn varying shades of yellow in fall. The showy clusters of creamy spring catkins have an unpleasant smell but are well worth the heavy fall crop of sweet husked nuts. Grows best in full sun and loamy, moist well drained soils. Tolerates heat, humidity, and drought. Chinese