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Get a 2-pack of Chinese Chestnut Trees (Castanea mollissima) as live bare root plants, blight-resistant and perfect for hot, dry climates. Edible 1" nuts with a sweet flavor, great for wildlife. Grows 40-60’ tall with a spread of 50’, thriving in acid, well-drained loamy soil. Full sun exposure needed, and two trees are required for pollination. Perfect for anyone looking for an ornamental, hardy tree in USDA Zones 3-9. Includes guaranteed growth! Shipping size: 1'-2’.
Plant Type: Chinese Chestnut Tree (Castanea mollissima)
Pack Size: Includes 2 trees
Height: Grows up to 40-60’ tall, with a spread of 50’
Fruit: 1" edible nuts with a sweet flavor
Sun Exposure: Needs full sun
Soil: Prefers acid, well-drained loamy soil
Growth Rate: Ideal for hot, dry climates
Blight Resistant: Resistant to chestnut blight
Wildlife Value: Provides habitat and food for wildlife
Pollination: Requires two trees for pollination
Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9
Shipping Size: 1'-2’
Planting: Field-grown, not suitable for pots
Guarantee: Guaranteed to grow
Common Name: Chinese Chestnut Tree
Scientific Name: Castanea mollissima
USDA Zone: 3-9
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Acidic, well-drained loamy soil
Watering Needs: Moderate
Height at Maturity: 40-60 feet
Spread: 50 feet
Fruit Color: Brown (edible)
Growth Rate: Medium to fast
Pollination: Requires two trees for pollination
Blight Resistance: Blight resistant
Wildlife Value: High
Shipping Size: 1'-2'
Planting: Field-grown, not recommended for pots
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Chinese Chestnut Tree (2 Pack) – Live Bare Root Plant, Blight Resistant, Edible Nuts, Grows 40-60', Full Sun, Zones 3-9
$82.50