Chinese Chestnut 2 Live Plants 2ft Tall (Castanea mollissima) Chestnut Tree

Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is a deciduous tree valued for its edible nuts and ornamental growth habit. It is widely cultivated for nut production and landscape planting due to its adaptability and seasonal interest.

These live trees are suitable for home orchards, gardens, and larger landscape plantings.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

2 Live Plants
Approx. 2 ft tall

🌿 Plant Overview

Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is a deciduous nut tree native to East Asia. It is commonly grown for its edible chestnuts and is known for its spreading canopy and hardy nature.

The tree is often planted in orchards and gardens for both food production and shade.

🌸 Characteristics

• Deciduous nut tree
• Glossy green leaves
• Produces edible chestnuts
• Spreading growth habit

🌞 Sunlight

Full Sun

🌱 Soil

Prefers well-draining soil; adaptable to sandy or loamy soils

💧 Water

Moderate water needs; prefers evenly moist soil

Common Name: Chinese Chestnut
Scientific Name: Castanea mollissima
Plant Type: Nut Tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower Color: Yellowish
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-draining, Sandy or Loamy
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 4–8