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Chestnut
Castanea sativa
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called European chestnut, Spanish chestnut
Honeybees collect abundant nectar and protein-rich pollen primarily from male catkins, producing a dark, aromatic monofloral honey during the brief early summer bloom period. The species offers no rewards from female flowers but relies on insect pollination for nut production. As a large deciduous tree, it thrives in well-drained acidic soils and full sun, with young specimens benefiting from structural pruning to enhance longevity and vigor.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | June–July |
| Duration | ~3 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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