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View Full Version : Anyone in FL or SoCal growing chinkapin aka dwarf chestnut?


Richard
09-14-2017, 07:38 PM
I'm wondering if this plant might produce nuts in my zone 10b (less than 200 chill hour) climate. Botanical name: Castanea pumila (https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=9444).

Darkman
09-17-2017, 12:59 AM
Richard,

I have a friend in Pace, Florida which is 8b/9a growing them. They are a native plant here. I'll try to get an answer on the chill hours for you.