Elton Miller
Good
Ships Between November 15-29
4-9
Over 25 Feet
Low
Full sun
late spring to early summer
PQK Chestnut tree thrive in well-drained soil and require regular watering during dry spells. They benefit from annual fertilization in early spring and should be pruned in winter to maintain their shape and remove dead wood. It's essential to watch for pests and diseases.
PQK Chestnut trees flourish in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of natural sunlight every day. It performs best in well-drained soil with ample sunlight to support its growth and nut production.
Culinary versatility & delightful flavors , Environmental benefits & soil enhancement, Wildlife habitat and biodiversity support
Elton Miller
Good
Melinda Peterson
All the trees are going to be beautiful can't wait, thank y'all so much!!
Jimmy D Sims
They looked very good nice root system I’m looking forward to watching them grow
About this plant
PQK Chestnut Trees (Castanea dentata ‘PQK’) are excellent trees from the University of Missouri, hybridized from the Peach, Qing, and Kohr varieties. When you plant this tree, you can harvest the nuts, eat them fresh and roasted, and dry them to use throughout the year! Great for the environment, and great for your appetite!
Family: Fagaceae
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moist
Height: 25 – 35 ft.
Spread: 20 – 25 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: White
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.
Castanea dentata is a deciduous tree that has extraordinary wildlife value and landscape value. It produces sweet nuts at much earlier maturity compared to other chestnut trees.
You can plant this tree to create a nuttery, as a shade tree, or in a native or woodland garden. Avoid growing this tree in high-traffic areas where its nuts may be hazardous to passersby.
This tree will make a significant visual impact on your property, with its dark green leaves and ornamental white, feathery flowers that can be seen at a distance. This tree will reliably produce the chestnuts in burrs that are easily separated, with high yields.
Plant this tree in a location that has full sun and well draining soil. Avoid planting it in a location that has compacted or waterlogged soil, where it will decline.
Make sure to water this tree until it is well established. Water it during periods of drought.
will attract plenty of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and butterflies that will eat their edible, sweet nuts from the ground. Make sure you get to the nuts first if you want to harvest them! Various pollinators are attracted to the flowers.
This tree is generally deer-resistant once mature; however, you should be sure to protect it while it is young and vulnerable to browsing damage.
PQK Chestnut Trees are resistant to unexpected frosts, anthracnose, and blight.
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