Castanea seguinii — a medium houseplant
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Castanea seguinii

Castanea Seguinii

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Castanea seguinii, called Seguin chestnut, Seguin's chestnut, or Chinese chinquapin (a name it shares with Castanea henryi), and in Chinese: 茅栗, mao li, is a species of chestnut native to south‑central and southeast China.

CARE GUIDE

How to keep Castanea Seguinii.

Water

The Chinese dwarf chestnut is extremely drought-tolerant once it has been established, requiring very little moisture. Water the tree once a week, and increase the frequency during the fruiting period. After the leaves drop in the fall, stop watering until spring, when you should resume watering just before new growth appears.

Pruning

The Chinese dwarf chestnut flourishes when it receives plenty of sunlight. Pruning the internal branches improves its appearance, increases airflow, and promotes flowering. To ensure better fruit quality, keep the early blooms and promptly remove any branches that show signs of infestation. Avoid pruning during rainy weather to prevent the spread of disease, and always apply fungicide after pruning.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Castanea
Family
Fagaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Seguin's Chestnut en Séguin's chestnut
PLATES
Castanea seguinii leaf
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Castanea seguinii leaf
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Castanea seguinii flower
PLATE 03 · flower
Castanea seguinii flower
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Castanea seguinii fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Castanea seguinii fruit
PLATE 06 · fruit
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