Off the lot $70
Planted $100, $20 for additional trees under 15 gallon. Planting includes full waranty fall and next spring health check, deep root feed and pruning
Chinese Chestnut — 5 Gallon
(Castanea mollissima)
Tree Description
The Chinese Chestnut is a hardy nut-producing tree valued for its sweet edible nuts, strong disease resistance, and adaptability. In fall, the tree produces spiny burrs that open to reveal rich brown chestnuts with a sweet, mild flavor that are excellent roasted, baked, or used in cooking.
Chinese chestnuts are widely planted because they offer strong resistance to chestnut blight, which devastated American chestnut populations in the past. The trees develop a broad, spreading canopy and make excellent shade trees as well as productive nut trees.
These 5-gallon trees establish quickly and grow into productive nut trees, typically beginning to produce chestnuts within 3–5 years under good growing conditions.
Sun Requirements
• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Maximum sunlight improves nut production and tree vigor
Water Requirements
• Water deeply during the first growing season while roots establish
• Typically 10–15 gallons once or twice per week depending on rainfall and weather
• Once established, trees are moderately drought tolerant
Soil & Nutrition
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Performs best in slightly acidic soils
• Adaptable to many soil types common in central Missouri
• Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if desired
• Maintain 2–3 inches of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and protect roots
Mature Size
• Height: 40–60 ft
• Spread: 35–50 ft
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Why We Recommend This Tree
• Sweet edible chestnuts for roasting and cooking
• Strong resistance to chestnut blight
• Excellent shade and nut-producing tree
• Well adapted to Missouri climates 🌰🌳
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