(castanea mollissima x dentata) – a hybrid chestnut bred to resist the chestnut blight that wiped out the american chestnut. a fast growing tree, can be producing nuts within 3-5 years
can grow up to 60’ tall. with a slightly smaller spread. as it is a hybrid there is some variance. needs full sun, prefers well drained slightly acidic soils.
contains 15 stratified* seeds
two trees needed for nut production
*these seeds have begun the germination process, and need to stay cold and damp until spring. they can be kept in the fridge with a moist paper towel or sawdust. they can be planted out once the ground has thawed, in pots or direct seeded.
(castanea mollissima x dentata) – a hybrid chestnut bred to resist the chestnut blight that wiped out the american chestnut. a fast growing tree, can be producing nuts within 3-5 years
can grow up to 60’ tall. with a slightly smaller spread. as it is a hybrid there is some variance. needs full sun, prefers well drained slightly acidic soils.
contains 15 stratified* seeds
two trees needed for nut production
*these seeds have begun the germination process, and need to stay cold and damp until spring. they can be kept in the fridge with a moist paper towel or sawdust. they can be planted out once the ground has thawed, in pots or direct seeded.