Castanea pumila subsp. ashei
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree. It is coastal and has less spiny bracts.
All Castanea bear edible nuts. There are about 12 Castanea species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, nuts
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed. Seedlings need transplanting very early.