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  1. Chestnut, Chinese
  2. (Castanea mollissima)
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  4. Type: Deciduous
  5. Zone: 5
  6. Height and Width: 50' tall, 50' wide
  7. Shade Density: Dense
  8. Fall Foliage: Yellow;gold
  9. Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained
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  11. Comments
  12. Use as specimen tree  or in open grove.  Covered with white flowers in early summer, followed by tasty nuts.  Not self-fertile.
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