{"product_id":"2-chinese-chestnut-trees-live-bare-root-plants-edible-nuts-1-2-ft-zones-4-8","title":"2 Chinese Chestnut Trees - Live Bare Root Plants, Edible Nuts, 1-2 ft, Zones 4-8","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces edible, sweet chestnuts in fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlight-resistant species, suitable for home orchards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive dark green leaves and textured bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides food and cover for wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to a range of soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castanea mollissima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous nut tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, loamy soil; tolerates sandy and clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, spreading canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-60 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-40 feet apart for nut production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Chinese Chestnut live bare root plants, 1-2 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836029108534,"sku":"FOLIA2-1928","price":99.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6653527595_plgd_1a83b825-f57f-4cc5-914a-65de94d56e82.jpg?v=1793097532","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/2-chinese-chestnut-trees-live-bare-root-plants-edible-nuts-1-2-ft-zones-4-8","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}