Castanea dentata × mollissima
Dunstan Chestnut

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 Foliage Notes:
Dark green
 Ultimate Height:
40-60 feet tall feet
 Ultimate Spread:
30-40 feet wide feet
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 Soil Notes:
Well-drained
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  • Fruiting Characteristics 200

    • Additional Information

    Celebrated due to the quality of its fruit. Excellent nut quality that is attractive to deer and wildlife. Nuts drop in autumn, September-October. Often chosen as an orchard tree.

    7 Castanea dentata × mollissima found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12023_00761*APSF
    22023_00761*BPSF
    32023_00761*CPSF
    42023_00759*BPSF
    52023_00769*APSF
    62023_00769*BPSF
    72023_00769*CPSF

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