Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Castanea

Species:

Castanea alabamensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

900 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, deer, turkeys

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow, bronze

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire or cutting. May have evolved with periodic fire disturbance in open woodland systems.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly if allowed to dry out. Plant fresh or store in moist medium. Best germinated immediately after collection in fall.

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