Chinese Chestnut Tree (2 Pack) Bare Root - Blight Resistant, Edible Nuts, Full Sun, Zones 3-9
About This Plant
Chinese Chestnut Tree (Castanea mollissima) is a bare-root starter plant sold as a 2-pack. It grows 40-60 feet tall with a 50-foot spread, and produces 1-inch edible nuts with a sweet flavor. Plants require full sun and acidic, well-drained loamy soil. Blight resistant and suitable for hot, dry climates. Two trees are recommended for pollination.
What You Will Receive
Two live bare-root Chinese Chestnut Trees (Castanea mollissima), field-grown and not suitable for pots. Shipping size is 1'-2'.
Growing Information
- Plant Type: Chinese Chestnut Tree (Castanea mollissima)
- Pack Size: 2 trees
- Height (mature): 40-60 feet
- Spread (mature): 50 feet
- Fruit: 1" edible nuts with a sweet flavor
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil: Acidic, well-drained loamy soil
- Growth Rate: Medium to fast
- Blight Resistant: Yes
- Pollination: Requires two trees for pollination
- Zones: 3-9
- Watering Needs: Moderate
- Shipping Size: 1'-2'
- Planting: Field-grown, not suitable for pots
Live Plant Notice
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