| Botanical Name | Castanea mollissima |
| Common Name | Chinese Chestnut |
| Preferred rain (mm) | 1000 |
| Minimum rain (mm) | 900 |
| Preferred position | sheltered foothills |
| Preferred soil type for best growth | deep, well drained |
| Prohibitive conditions for survival or good growth | hot winds, wet soils, lime |
| Tolerance of poor drainage | low |
| Tolerance of dry site | low |
| Tolerance to exposure | moderate/low |
| Frost resistance | low (spring frosts) |
| Pest problem | – |
Chinese Chestnut
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