Castanea Dentata x Mollissima - Hybrid American Chestnut tree is the result in the search for a blight-resistant chestnut through a breeding program for eventual reforestation. Because the original American Chestnut was near extinction due to a fatal, quick spreading fungal infection in the 1950's, this hybrid was created to not only be more disease hardy but keep all the characteristics of the original chestnut tree.
The leaves to this deciduous Castanea Dentata "Hybrid" - Hybrid American Chestnuttree are a matte green and lanceolate-shaped with prominent teeth, these later turn to shades of yellow, gold or brown during autumn months. Blooms creamy-white long catkins That can grow 4” to 8" in the summer and release a sweet fragrance. Once pollinated cluster of sharp, spiny green bur or cupule emerge turn to a yellowish-brown once mature. Inside are multiple edible nuts that have a dark brown shiny husk, flattened side and pointed edge with a creamy-white spongey texture and buttery, sweet, nutty flavor.
Product Features
What Size are they?
Trees are shipped as young trees, around 2 years old and 2'-3' feet tall
Sun & Water
Thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water deeply 2–4 times per week during the first year, then as needed during dry spells.
Fruit Production
Hybrid chestnuts begin producing nuts in 5–7 years under ideal conditions. Do I need more than one tree for nuts? Yes, at least two trees are required for cross-pollination to produce nuts.
Winter Protection
Young trees benefit from mulch around the base and wrapping the trunk to prevent frost cracks in colder zones. Mature trees are winter-hardy without additional protection.
What if I can’t plant right away? Store in a cool, frost-free area, keeping the roots slightly moist. Plant as soon as the ground is workable in spring
