There are many varieties of chestnuts, about a dozen of them worldwide. The ones we commonly see are the hairy chestnut, luotian chestnut, cinnamon, dogtooth chestnut, cone chestnut, June bud, early fruit chestnut, deep thorn chestnut, shallow thorn chestnut, and so on. Current LocationLimao originated in China. Its flowering period is from April to June and its fruiting period is from August to October. The flowers are usually white in color, and the fruits are large, thick-fleshed and sweet to eat. It generally strengthens the spleen and liver.

Mao Chestnut

The origin of Luotian chestnut is the southern foot of Dabie Mountain. Its flowering period is around April and the fruiting period is in August. The flowers are white in color and the fruit tastes sweet.

Lotian Chestnut

The June bud is native to China, flowering in May and fruiting in August-September. The flowers are usually white in color and the flesh is yellow, a bit crunchy and slightly sour to eat.

June Bud

The medium-late maturing chestnut is native to China. It flowers around May and bears fruit in September. The flowers are white in color and have no fragrance. The fruit is usually large, purplish-red in color with yellowish-white flesh.

Middle Late Chestnut

The oil chestnut is grown in both the north and south. Its flowering period in about April, the fruiting period in August. The color of the flower is white, and its fruit is a chestnut suitable for frying with a good taste.

Oil Chestnut

The Chinese Date Pear is also produced in China. Its flowering period is from April to May and the fruiting period is around August. The flowers are white in color and the fruit is usually easy to preserve. Its rind is reddish brown and shiny.