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American Chestnut
Castanea dentata
In the United States:
Native
Male catkins produce nectar and abundant pollen visited by honeybees; historically a major early-summer honey flow. Bloom lasts roughly two weeks with peak activity in June–July. Primarily wind-pollinated but bees aid pollen transfer on the showy catkins.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | June–July |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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