2 Chinese Chestnut Trees - Live Bare Root Plants, Edible Nuts, 1-2 ft, Zones 4-8

Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is a deciduous nut tree valued for its sweet, edible chestnuts and attractive, dark green foliage. Native to China, it has been cultivated for centuries and is well-suited to home orchards and edible landscapes. These live bare root plants are 1-2 feet tall and ready to establish in your garden.

Chinese Chestnut trees are known for their blight resistance compared to American chestnut, making them a reliable choice for nut production in many regions. They produce spiny burs that open in fall to reveal glossy brown nuts. The trees also offer wildlife value and can serve as shade trees or specimen plantings.

Plant Features

• Produces edible, sweet chestnuts in fall
• Blight-resistant species, suitable for home orchards
• Attractive dark green leaves and textured bark
• Provides food and cover for wildlife
• Adaptable to a range of soil types

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Castanea mollissima
• Plant Type: Deciduous nut tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil; tolerates sandy and clay soils
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading canopy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 40-60 feet
• Spacing: 30-40 feet apart for nut production

Planting & Care

Plant bare root chestnut trees in early spring or late fall while dormant. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots, place the tree at the same depth it grew in the nursery, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and apply mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, Chinese Chestnut is relatively low-maintenance. Prune as needed to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches. These trees are mostly self-fertile but planting two or more can improve nut production.

What's Included

2 Chinese Chestnut live bare root plants, 1-2 feet tall.