species 7,404 observations
Chinese Chestnut
Castanea mollissima
Field notes
Supports All
22
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Spiny Oakworm Moth, Phyllonorycter kearfottella, Polyphemus Moth, Cecropia Moth
5
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Spruce Spider Mite
1
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Perplexing Bumble Bee, Bristle Sweat Bee, Common Buckeye, Orange-legged Furrow Bee
16
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Rounded
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.