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American chestnut

Castanea dentata

American chestnut (Castanea dentata) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Blooms Jun–Jul.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 30 U.S. states, including AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: —
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Jun–Jul
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

American chestnut (Castanea dentata) — *Castanea dentata* — American chestnut. Photo by The original uploader was Peatcher at German Wikipedia. via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, american chestnut pairs naturally with: American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Black Willow (Salix nigra).