Castanea pumila var. pumila

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bush chinkapin

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Other common names

Florida chinkapin, trailing chinquapin

Synonyms

Castanea nana
Castanea alnifolia
Castanea alnifolia var. floridana

Botanical Details

Family
Fagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Castanea are fast-growing and large deciduous trees or large shrubs, with long, toothed leaves and conspicuous yellow catkins followed by spiny fruits
Name Status
Correct