Chestnut (Chinese)
Chestnut (Chinese)

Chestnut (Chinese)

Regular price
$10.00
Sale price
$10.00
Quantity must be 1 or more

We only offer LOCAL PICKUP or DELIVERY 10 miles from Downtown Atlanta. After your purchase, we will promptly e-mail or text you to set a date for your plant pickup at our nursery (located in East Atlanta). If you're interested in delivery, let us know in our e-mail/text thread and we will set it up!

Castanea mollissima

Chinese chestnut is a large overstory tree and nut-producer. Nuts ripen in October.  The nuts, when baked, become sweet and have a floury texture. The nuts are also 12% protein! To achieve fruit production, plant multiple trees for cross-pollination purposes.

PLANT SPECS

MATURE HEIGHT: 40-60 feet
MATURE WIDTH: 40-50 feet
SOIL PREFERENCE: Loam, sandy loam, well-draining
SUN PREFERENCE: Full sun
POLLINATION NEEDS: At least 3 trees are recommended. Planting multiple ensures cross-pollination and subsequent fruit production.

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