Tree Species of the Castanea Genus

Picture of a Chestnut Tree
Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa

The genus Castanea is also commonly known by the name Chestnut also refers to the edible nuts they produce. There are 10 taxa of Castanea, and 1 hybrid. Chestnuts are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Chestnuts should not be confused with Horse Chestnuts (genus Aesculus), or Water Chestnut (family Cyperaceae) as these are unrelated to Castanea.

Facts about the Castanea Genus of Trees

• Genus Scientific Name = Castanea
• Genus Common Names = Chestnut
• Number of Taxa in the Castanea Genus = 10

List of Chestnut Trees, Castanea Genus - All known species, taxa on Earth, organized by scientific Latin botanical name first and common names second.

Castanea Hybrids;

Castanea ×neglecta