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We received some Allegheny Chinkapin on Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Allegheny Chinkapin
A deciduous multi-stemmed native shrub or small tree of the beech family, resistant to chestnut blight, with alternate simple leaves that display silvery undersides and yellow autumn color. Produces elongated, fragrant creamy-white catkins in summer followed by edible sweet nuts.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
Plant Allegheny Chinkapin in full sun for best nut production; it tolerates partial shade but performs most vigorously with direct sunlight throughout the day in Northeast Florida.
Established plants are drought tolerant and require little supplemental irrigation; water young trees regularly during the first growing season to encourage deep root establishment in sandy Florida soils.
Thrives in sandy, well-drained, acidic soils common to Northeast Florida; no heavy fertilization needed. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support growth. Avoid wet or compacted soils.
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Common questions
Is Allegheny Chinkapin a good plant for St. Augustine?
Allegheny Chinkapin is a tree. Mature size: 10-25 feet × 10-20 feet. Light: Full Sun, Part Shade. Water needs: Low to Moderate. Allegheny Chinkapin is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.