Tree
Allegheny Chinkapin
Castanea pumila
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardCastanea pumila
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$19.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun to Partial Shade
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size10-25 feet × 10-20 feet
About 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. Starting at $19.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
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.
Water
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.
Soil & Fertilizer
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 for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-25 feet × 10-20 feet.