Grow Your Own Delicious Chestnuts with Chinese Chestnut Trees

The Chinese Chestnut Tree (Castanea mollissima) is a fantastic addition to any garden or landscape. This pack includes two trees, ensuring proper pollination and a bountiful harvest of sweet, edible nuts. Known for its blight resistance and ornamental appeal, this spreading tree adds beauty and value to your property while attracting various wildlife. Thriving in full sun and well-drained, loamy soil, the Chinese Chestnut is also tolerant of hot, dry climates.

These trees are not only beautiful but also provide a valuable food source. Enjoy homegrown, sweet-flavored chestnuts and support local wildlife with this excellent tree choice. Remember to plant both trees together to guarantee successful pollination and nut production. They can grow to 40′ to 60′ tall with a 50′ spread.

Key Benefits of Chinese Chestnut Trees:

• Blight Resistant: Ensures healthy growth and longevity.
• Edible Nuts: Enjoy sweet, flavorful chestnuts from your own backyard.
• Attracts Wildlife: Supports local ecosystems by providing food and shelter.
• Ornamental Value: Adds beauty and shade to your landscape.
• Easy to Grow: Comes with easy-to-follow growing instructions (via QR code).

Our trees are field-grown and shipped bare root in a dormant state, ready to be planted directly into the ground. They are guaranteed to grow in zones 3-9. Please note that we cannot ship to AK, CA, HI, or WA.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Chestnut Trees

1. How big will these Chinese Chestnut trees get? These trees can grow to be 40 to 60 feet tall with a spread of around 50 feet.
2. What kind of soil do Chinese Chestnut trees need? They prefer acid, well-drained loamy soil. Avoid alkaline soil for best results.
3. How long does it take for a Chinese Chestnut tree to produce nuts? Generally, it takes 3-5 years for a Chinese Chestnut tree to start producing nuts after planting.
4. Do I really need two trees for nut production? Yes, planting at least two trees is essential for cross-pollination, which leads to successful nut production.
5. What USDA Hardiness Zones are suitable for Chinese Chestnut trees? These trees thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9.