Chinese Chestnut Tree

Castanea mollissima — Chinese Chestnut is the premier chestnut tree for home orchards and edible landscapes, prized for its blight resistance, reliable productivity, and delicious, sweet nuts. It produces large, glossy brown chestnuts encased in spiny burrs that split open at maturity, making harvest easy. A beautiful, wide-spreading shade tree with attractive catkin flowers in early summer and brilliant fall foliage.

• Mature Size: 40–60 ft. tall, 40–60 ft. wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Sun: Full sun
• Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Water: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established
• Bloom: Early summer; creamy white catkins
• Nut: Large, sweet, glossy brown; blight-resistant
• Pollination: Not self-fertile; plant two or more for cross-pollination and best yields
• Best For: Edible landscapes, shade trees, wildlife habitat, nut production

Note: Trees in 7 gallon containers or larger are not eligible for shipping. Professional installation available within approximately 1.5 hours of Owensboro, KY. Installation will be scheduled with our team after checkout.