Hybrid Chestnut

Hybrid Chestnut (Castanea mollissima x dentata) combines the best traits of its parent trees. This cultivar boasts resistance to diseases and offers larger, flavorful chestnuts. Its vibrant foliage and bountiful yield make it a must-have for those seeking both beauty and bounty.

1-2′ Bareroot Seedling

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 4-8
Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
Soil Type: Well-drained
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None

Pollination Requirements: Monoecious, requires cross-pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Bloom Time: June-July
Flower Color: White to pale pink

Plant Size: 40-60' tall, 40-60' wide
Plant Spacing: 20-30' apart
Growth Habit: Round, spreading
Rootstock: From Seed

Nut Size: 1-1.5"
Nut Flavor: Sweet, mild
Nut/Husk Color and Appearance Brown, spiny
Harvest Time: September-October
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store in a cool, dry place
Years to Bear: 5-7

Chestnut Blight (Cryphonectria parasitica): Moderately Resistant to Resistant
Phytophthora Root Rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi): Moderately Resistant to Resistant
Ink Disease (Phytophthora cambivora): Moderately Resistant to Resistant
Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe alphitoides): Moderately Resistant to Resistant
Chestnut Weevil (Curculio elephas): Moderately Susceptible to Resistant
Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar): Moderately Resistant to Resistant

Growth Habit: Round, spreading
Foliage Color: Dark green
Fall Color: Yellow to orange
Lifespan: 40-60 years
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to Hybridized regions
Nitrogen Fixing: No

Our 365-Day Plant Guarantee: We ensure that our plants are delivered to you alive and healthy. If your plant does not survive its first year, you're eligible for store credit under these conditions:

1. Your location falls within the appropriate USDA hardiness zone for the plant variety (refer to our hardiness zone map).
2. You maintain the roots' moisture and plant within three days of delivery, following the instructions in our Planting Guide.

If you're concerned about your plant's health, please consult our guide, How to Tell if Your Tree is Dead or Dormant. Remember, our plants are shipped in a dormant state and may leaf out at different times based on their species. To check for plant vital