Chinese Chestnut - Castanea mollissima Beech Family (Fagaceae)

The smell of the flower might be offensive to some people. The nut is edible, attracts wild life, but use caution when handling it because it is spiny.1

It is native to China and is widely known for its delicious and nutritious chestnuts. This tree can grow up to 40 feet tall and has a broad, spreading crown that provides ample shade during the hot summer months.2

References:
  1. Castanea mollissima. North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Castanea mollissima (Chinese Chestnut) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. No Publication Date. Accessed November 4, 2024.
  2. Chinese Chestnut Tree: Overview, Planting, Diseases, Harvesting, and Culinary Uses. Garvillo. Chinese Chestnut Tree: Overview, Planting, Diseases, Harvesting, And Culinary Uses | Garvillo. Published December 29, 2023. Accessed November 4, 2024.