Chestnut Shade Guild
Hardy dwarf chestnut with shade-loving woodland companions
All Season Beginner
A cool-season shade ecosystem anchored by the hardy Allegheny chestnut. This plot celebrates the understory companions—ferns and shade-loving plants that thrive beneath the chestnut's canopy. Perfect for creating a woodland garden aesthetic in zones 3-9.
Companion planting arrangement
Why This Works
This companion planting combination works through complementary growing patterns and natural pest deterrence
The Plants in This Plot
Allegheny Chestnut
Hardy nut tree thriving in zones 3-9, creates dappled shade
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Planting Instructions
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Follow the spacing shown in the garden plot grid
Care & Maintenance
Water regularly and monitor plant health
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