Chinese Chestnut – Castanea mollissima

Bring the taste of autumn to your yard with the Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima), a hardy, productive nut tree prized for its sweet, easy-to-peel chestnuts. These trees are perfect for roasting, baking, or eating fresh, and they also make a beautiful shade tree with lush summer foliage and stunning fall color.

Our seedlings are grown in 4"x4"x8" air-pruning pots, which promote strong, healthy root development for better transplant success. At 3–4 feet tall, these young trees are ready to thrive in your garden or orchard. Chinese Chestnuts are naturally resistant to chestnut blight, making them an excellent long-term investment for both home growers and small farms.

Highlights:

• Produces sweet, flavorful chestnuts in fall
• Naturally blight-resistant for long-term success
• Fast-growing and hardy
• Excellent for edible landscapes and wildlife habitat
• Shipped in 4"x4"x8" air-pruning pot for healthier roots
• Tree height: 3–4 feet

Growing Tips:
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. For best nut production, plant at least two trees for cross-pollination. Water deeply during the first growing season to establish a strong root system.