Ashe Chinkapin, Ash's Chinquapin Castanea pumila ashei - Castanea ashei

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Botanical Name:

Castanea pumila ashei

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Castanea

Species:

pumila

Variety:

ashei

Common Name:

Ashe Chinkapin, Ash's Chinquapin

Seeds Per Pound:
275
Quantity:
1.17 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
5
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
cut
Purity:
99%
Height:
10-12 feet
Collection Locale:
Georgia
Crop Year:
2022
Recalcitrant seeds need refrigeration. Since shipping times are out of our control, we are not liable for seed condition upon arrival.
In Stock: 1.17 lb
Prices
  • Castanea pumila var. ashei

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 5 seeds)
$19.95
4 oz (~ 69 seeds)
$112.59
8 oz (~ 138 seeds)
$224.89
1 lb (~ 275 seeds)
$449.50
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* It is a spreading shrub or small tree, reaching 2–8 m in height at maturity.
* It is very acceptable raw and has a superior flavour to sweet chestnuts (C. sativa).
* When baked it becomes even sweeter and develops a floury texture, it makes an excellent potato or cereal substitute. more...
* It grows best on well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
* Native Americans made an infusion of chinkapin leaves to relieve headaches and fevers. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov