ozark chinquapin
Castanea ozarkensis
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size40 to 60 feet tall40 to 60 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellowish-white
Notes
Ozark chinquapin (Castanea ozarkensis) is a tree for shade, screening, and naturalizing. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It blooms in late spring and early summer with yellowish-white flowers. It can reach 40 to 60 feet tall and wide, so give it plenty of room.
Pairs well with Siberian elm, Feather reed grass, and Mountain mint.
Native range
Southern central United States.