Chinkapin, Chinquapin, Allegheny Chinquapin, Allegheny Chinkapin, Dwarf Chestnut Castanea pumila pumila

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Botanical Name:

Castanea pumila pumila

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Castanea

Species:

pumila

Variety:

pumila

Common Name:

Chinkapin, Chinquapin, Allegheny Chinquapin, Allegheny Chinkapin, Dwarf Chestnut

Seeds Per Pound:
350
Quantity:
2.92 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
5
Germination:
67%
Germination Test Type:
cut
Purity:
99%
Height:
8-20 feet
Collection Locale:
Louisiana
Crop Year:
2022
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
7
Recalcitrant seeds need refrigeration. Since shipping times are out of our control, we are not liable for seed condition upon arrival.
In Stock: 2.92 lb
Prices
  • Castanea pumila var. pumila

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)
$6.95
4 oz (~ 88 seeds)
$35.30
8 oz (~ 175 seeds)
$68.37
1 lb (~ 350 seeds)
$134.50
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