Chinese Chestnut Tree
Castanea mollissima
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Chinese Chestnut Tree
Castanea mollissima
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Chestnuts roasting (singing) on an open fire,... Wouldn’t you love to grow and roast your very own chestnuts? You’d certainly have bragging rights during the holiday season when you present these healthy treats to your guests. Chestnuts are chock full of nutritional benefits, and they are also low in fat. They can be consumed raw, baked, or roasted.
Chinese Chestnut trees are surprisingly easy to grow. They are drought-tolerant, deer and disease resistant, and adaptable. These amazing and attractive trees require no maintenance once they are established.
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| Growing Zones | 4-8 |
| Shipping Restriction | AZ |
| Soil Type | Adaptable, Well Drained |
| Sunlight | Full |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Mature Height | 40-60 Feet |
| Mature Width | 20-30 Feet |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
