species 32,776 observations

Sweet Chestnut

Castanea sativa

Field notes

Supports All

52 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cameraria castaneaeella, American Dagger, Yellow-necked Caterpillar Moth, Skiff Moth 36
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 12
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-thighed Flower Fly, Red Mason Bee, Tanbark Borer, Old World Swallowtail 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Poor soil Salt
Habit: Broad Columnar Pyramidal Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Tree Edible

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.