{"product_id":"chinese-chestnut-tree","title":"Chinese Chestnut Tree","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuy Chinese Chestnut Tree for Sale Online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Chinese Chestnut Tree, botanically named Castanea mollissima, is attractive, easy to grow, produces sweet nuts, and is a great choice for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myperfectplants.com\/collections\/wildlife-trees\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/myperfectplants.com\/collections\/wildlife-trees\"\u003ewildlife planting\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is common to see hunters or animal enthusiasts grow Chinese Chestnut Trees for deer and wildlife food plots. Not only do deer, squirrels, birds, and other animals adore to have a chestnut treat but they are also consumed by humans around the world! You may see them at holiday parties or being sung about in a familiar Christmas song being roasted on an open fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tree boasts large branches with a full canopy of dark green foliage and leaves. It is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myperfectplants.com\/collections\/deciduous-trees\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/myperfectplants.com\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous tree\u003c\/a\u003e meaning it will lose the green leaves in winter but not before it puts out a gorgeous display of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myperfectplants.com\/collections\/fall-color-trees\"\u003efall colors\u003c\/a\u003e to prepare for dormancy. In late spring, creamy white flowers will open up and eventually mature into spikey burs that house the sweet chestnuts inside for you to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Grow Chinese Chestnut Trees That You Bought Online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing Chinese Chestnut Trees is becoming more and more popular amongst gardeners! If you live in the United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness zones 4-9 you can successfully grow these nut trees in your landscape. They prefer a planting spot with full sun to produce bounties of chestnut nuts. Moist, well draining soil is best with a slightly acidic soil pH. However, they are adaptable to many soil types and planting sites (excluding clay soils).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA thick layer of mulch will help to retain moisture during the warm summer seasons as well as deep, scheduled waterings. Be sure to water well the first year of planting to establish a strong root system. Castanea trees are drought tolerant once established and watering can be decreased in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn late summer and early fall, the chestnut fruit will begin to fall to the ground and split open. You can also gently shake the trees to encourage them to fall so you can scoop them up for eating. They have a good storage life and can last several months in a dark, cool place with their shells on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmerican Chestnut vs. Chinese Chestnut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChinese Chestnuts are extremely disease resistant, especially to the devastating culprit called chestnut tree blight that plagued hundreds of American-grown trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdditionally, the Chinese chestnut leaf shape is rather different than the American chestnut leaf. Chinese Chesnut leaves are more oval and American Chesnut leaves are oblong and skinny. Both have pointy ridges at the edges of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fruit on the Chinese cultivar is an inch or two larger which means more sweet tasting nuts for you to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChinese Chestnut Growth Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Chinese Chestnut Trees size at maturity is up to 40-60 feet tall and wide making it an excellent shade tree. The growth rate is up to 1-2 feet per year. An annual application of slow release fertilizer will assist in helping the tree grow tall and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo Chestnut Trees Need a Pollinator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou do need two chestnut trees to cross pollinate and make nuts. You can do two of the same species or choose an American Chestnut tree to plant nearby for pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChestnuts can be enjoyed fresh (raw) off the tree or roasted for a savory sensory event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShop the Chinese Chestnut Tree for sale today to grow delicious edible nuts for both human and wildlife consumption!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheck out all our \u003ca title=\"nut trees for sale\" href=\"\/collections\/nut-trees\"\u003enut trees for sale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perfect Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":44956658008287,"sku":"chinese-chestnut","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/5343\/4263\/files\/AdobeStock_302412613.jpg?v=1708721548","url":"https:\/\/myperfectplants.com\/products\/chinese-chestnut-tree","provider":"Perfect Plants Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}