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Castanea mollissima (Chinese Chestnut)

Note: Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Chinese Chestnut to California.

• Overview: A hardy nut tree well-suited for growing in the U.S., known for its resistance to blight. It grows tall and has a spreading form, ideal for large spaces. To ensure nut production, plant at least two trees.
• Planting Guidelines:
  • Spacing: 30'–50' apart
  • Zones: 5–8
  • Soil Type: Adaptable

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Fair
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Fair
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Good
• Deer Resistance: Poor
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Tree
• Edible Type: Nut
• Self-Fertile: No