Castanea mollissima ~ Chinese Chestnut semi-evergreen The wiry branched stems are

The wiry branched stems are lightly leafed and are topped by large clusters of vibrant violet flowers from spring until frost attracting butterflies

and multi-toned

Lightly sheared back after flowering to revitalize the plant if declined

Spring Delight Japanese Maple is a lovely dwarf deciduous tree with a graceful spreading form and vibrant lacy foliage

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Castanea mollissima ~ Chinese Chestnut semi-evergreen The wiry branched stems areChinese Chestnut is a low branching deciduous tree with edible nuts and bark that becomes furrowed with it age. The long, toothed dark green leaves with lighter undersides turn varying shades of yellow in fall. The showy clusters of creamy spring catkins have an unpleasant smell but are well worth the heavy fall crop of sweet husked nuts. Grows best in full sun and loamy, moist well drained soils. Tolerates heat, humidity, and drought. Chinese