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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Asia, China, Japan

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Castanea crenataCastanea crenata

Japanese Chestnut

In Stock: 2.701 lb (Total:2.701lb)

Tsukuba variety is a midseason-ripening, easy-to-peal chestnut with large yellow kernels, few doubles, and excellent storage quality. Requires a compatible pollinator since it produces little viable pollen. May resemble only some of the mother tree genetics.

Castanea crenata

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2.7 lb WA

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

Quantity:

2.7 lb

Collected in:

Washington

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836754

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Australia

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Asia, China, Japan

Native

Introduced

Discover the charm of Castanea crenata, Japanese Chestnut, a robust and versatile addition to any landscape. Standing tall at a mature height of 30-50 feet, this deciduous tree boasts a broad, rounded crown and glossy, serrated leaves that transition to a stunning yellow in fall, offering a seasonal spectacle. Known across East Asia and cultivated worldwide, this tree produces large, sweet, and starchy nuts, cherished in cuisines for their earthy flavor—ideal for roasting or incorporation into traditional dishes like kuri-gohan or wagashi sweets.

Designed for Zones 4-8, Japanese Chestnut thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, demonstrating resilience to extreme heat and humidity. Its unique resistance to chestnut blight and Phytophthora cinnamomi makes it a preferred choice for chestnut restoration and hybridization projects, enhancing blight resistance in chestnut populations globally. Admire its creamy catkins in early summer and enjoy the generous shade it provides in the warmer months. Whether as a focal point in large gardens or as a productive agent in edible landscapes, Japanese Chestnut delivers both aesthetic appeal and culinary delight. Indulge in this fall delicacy, sure to captivate nature enthusiasts and home gardeners alike.