Castanea mollissima 'Select Cultivars' - Edible Fruit/Nuts,Tree,Web page Navigation - Chinese Chestnut Page

Introducing the Castanea mollissima 'Select Cultivars' Chinese Chestnut, a tree that provides not only an excellent and nutritious food source, but also a successful resistance to chestnut blight, making it a valuable addition to any garden or orchard. These seeds are collected from orchards of specific cultivars making them more genetically appealing. These trees can fruit in 5-7 years from seed, with yields of up to 120 lbs per tree. The peel of the seed comes off easily, making for easy preparation. Chinese chestnuts have evolved over time to resist chestnut blight more than any other species of chestnut. They also provide a food source for wildlife. These decidious trees grow to be 80 ft tall, are hardy to zone 4, and can grow in a variety of soil types. They flower in July, with seeds ripening in October. These trees can even tolerate drought and semi-shade. Invest in the Castanea mollissima 'Select Cultivars' for a valuable food and ecological resource.