Blight Resistant Chestnuts (Castanea mollissima/hybrids)

Nativ Nurseries
RMCChestnut
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$10.99
  Chestnuts are nothing short of highly nutritious wildlife magnets that produce crops annually beginning at a very young age…in fact its highly possible to see a few nuts on saplings as young as three years old. And chestnuts aren’t just for wildlife- they make for a tasty and filling...
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Chestnuts are nothing short of highly nutritious wildlife magnets that produce crops annually beginning at a very young age…in fact its highly possible to see a few nuts on saplings as young as three years old. And chestnuts aren’t just for wildlife- they make for a tasty and filling snack for us humans too!  Although we refer to our chestnuts as Chinese (because they largely resemble Chinese strains), there’s a tad bit of American, Japanese, Korean, and European genetics in the mix as well. Our chestnuts come from a grafted orchard of many different blight resistant/tolerant strains and cultivars grown in USDA hardiness zone 6a, just a few miles from zone 5b. That will ensure you’ll get some of the most cold tolerant chestnut seedlings available. On top of that, we only collect seed from trees that crop mid to late season so your trees will have a better chance of dropping mast during hunting season. Multiple strains for increased diversity, mid to late season drop times, cold hardiness, proven in the South, annual production beginning at a young age, absolute wildlife magnets- Nativ Nurseries Rapid Mast Chestnuts!

Zone: 5 - 9
Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.0
Mature Height: 30' - 50'
Wildlife Value: Excellent.
Site Preference: Well drained soils are favorable, but can adapt to most sites. Avoid wet areas.
Nut Maturity Date: Mid - Late Fall
Requires Pollinator:

Yes, more than one tree is required to produce mast

 

 

Zone 5-9

Customer Reviews

Based on 60 reviews
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Anoymous

One of the three trees looks like is in trouble

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Braden Halter

Blight Resistant Chestnuts (Castanea mollissima/hybrids)

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Ethan Haener
So far so good

Planted 24 of these within the last year. 6 in September 2023, the next 18 in may of 2024.
Only 2 have died, but some are growing better than others. I fertilized the ones in may with the nativ brand fertilizer and they look’s good. Pic is tree planted in may of 2024.
Southern Michigan

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Stephen Thomas

Trees arrived in good shape.good experience with nativ.

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christopher citrino
Semi-annoyed

The trees are nice. The customer service, not so much. Added a shipping date as Nativ requested and got the trees an entire month early. Definitely wasn’t ready for them!! Tried emailing Nativ at both provided emails and never heard back. Not real happy.

Live plants and seedlings: Orders without a specific ship date selected at check out are shipped via UPS the first shipping day following the day the order is received. In order to ensure our live plants and seedlings are delivered in the best shape we do not ship on Friday Saturday or Sunday. You may select a shipping date up to six weeks from purchase date at check out.
Pre-Ordered Live plants and seedlings: Pre Ordered live plants and seedlings will be shipped when the stock is up to standard beginning in October or Fall Pre Orders and March for Spring Pre Orders. Shipping for pre-orders is calculated on our standard shipping rates and is in addition to any in stock live plant or seedling charges on you order. All shipping is due at the time of purchase, notifications and tracking will be sent when the order ships.
Native Seed and Forb Blends : Native Seed and Forb blends are custom blended and shipped via UPS from Kentucky please allow three days from the day the order is received until shipment. We do not ship Native Seeds and Forb Blends on Saturday or Sunday.
No Refund Policy: Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries (Nativ Nurseries) guarantees that our product will arrive in good condition, alive, and true to its name as labeled. We take care in packaging our products. If your order is incorrect or does not arrive in good condition, contact our customer service desk within five (5) business days from your receipt of the product to report any mistake in your order or damage to the product. No refunds will be given however but, we will fix our mistake or rectify any damage by replacing the product at our expense. Nativ Nurseries makes no warranty, expressed or implied for any certain rate of growth or productivity for any of our plant products. Nativ Nurseries will not be responsible for crop failure, damage to products after the customer has received an order, or injuries due to non-recommended zone planting, frost damage, or any man made or natural cause beyond our control. Nativ Nurseries will consider replacing an order if a claim is made in writing or e-mail within five (5) business days from your receipt of the product explaining in detail what problems have occurred. However, Nativ Nurseries reserves the right to refuse replacement at any time.
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Blight Resistant Chestnuts (Castanea mollissima/hybrids)
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