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The Chinquapin, scientifically known as Castanea pumila ashei, is a deciduous shrub 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. The Chinquapin, Castanea pumila ashei, thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained to moist soil, though it can tolerate various soil types including light (sandy), medium, and 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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