🌰 Hybrid Chestnut Trees – Fast-Growing, Blight-Resistant Nut Trees
Plant for the future with these hybrid chestnut trees—fast-growing, disease-resistant, and loaded with potential. These trees are a cross between American and Chinese (Castanea dentata X mollissima) chestnuts, combining the sweet, traditional flavor of American chestnuts with the blight resistance and vigor of their Chinese cousins.
Perfect for home orchards, wildlife plots, or regenerative land projects, hybrid chestnuts produce delicious nuts that are loved by people and wildlife alike. With the right pollination partners, you can expect nuts in as little as 3–5 years.
🌿 Quick Facts:
Type: American x Chinese hybrid | Castanea dentata X mollissima
Zones: 5–9
Light: Full sun
Mature Height: 30–60 ft tall
Growth Rate: Fast (up to 3 ft/year)
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic
Pollination: Plant at least 2 for nut production
Nut Yield: Starts in 3–5 years with heavy crops by year 8–10
Pest & Disease Resistance: Blight-resistant, low-maintenance
Why We Love Them: ✓ Blight-resistant and hardy ✓ Excellent for edible landscapes, food forests, or wildlife plots ✓ Fast growers with valuable, long-term nut production ✓ Gorgeous shade trees with stunning fall foliage ✓ Provides food for people, deer, and pollinators alike
