Chinquapin

Chinquapin (Castanea pumila) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. Brown fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is sparsely produced from summer to fall.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 20 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-6.6, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Castanea pumila profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Castanea Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Edible natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 12 and 25 feet tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs