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Castanea mollissima



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Castanea mollissima
Chinese chestnut

The buds are ovate, imbricate and 1/8 - 1/4" long with two or three weakly overlapping bud scales. They are pubescent and yellowish gray-brown. Stipules are present alongside buds in summer on vigorous branches.

 
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