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The Chinquapin, scientifically known as Castanea pumila ashei, is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Chinquapin (Latin: Castanea pumila ashei) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chinquapin is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Chinquapin is a member native to ALA, ARK, DEL, FLA, GEO, and INI. Chinquapin thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Chinquapin grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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