Chinese Chestnut Seedlings

Chinese Chestnut Seedlings for Sale (Castanea mollissima)

For gardeners looking for a hardy, nut-producing tree, Chinese Chestnut Seedlings are a clear choice. Known by its scientific name Castanea mollissima, this tree is native to China, as well as other parts of Asia.

While holding many botanical similarities to its American cousin, this tree possesses an incredibly valuable disease-resistance that other species lack. Simply plant these seedlings, and over time you will get to enjoy healthy, delicious nuts in your very own backyard.

Chinese Chestnut Trees Plant Details

Family: Fagaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun – Partial Shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 30-40 ft.

Spread: 30-40 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast 

Bloom Time: Late Spring – Early Summer

Flower Color: White, yellow, green catkins

Wildlife Value: Provides food for animals, pollinator-friendly

This tree has a preference for well-drained, loamy soil. The seedlings will grow into a medium-sized tree with a rounded shape, being about as wide as it is tall. The foliage is glossy and showy, boasting deep green color during the growing season.

The round nuts, delicious to both animals and humans, are encased in a spiky burr, so exercise caution during harvest. The tree will begin producing this valued food source between 3-7 years of establishment.

Landscape Uses & Care for Chinese Chestnut Trees

Chinese Chestnut Seedlings are relatively low maintenance, needing only a little extra attention as a seedling. Applying organic mulch around the base is recommended to not only lock in moisture, but also to preserve nutrients in the soil.

Because of the rich interest from the foliage and the anticipation of the nut harvest each year, this tree is often grown as a valued specimen for any landscape. When harvesting nuts, be sure to wear gloves to protect from the spiky husks.

Why Choose Chinese Chestnut Seedlings? Disease-Resistant Nut Trees

Chinese Chestnut seedlings possess an inherent resistance to a form of fungal blight that wipes out other species, making this a safe, reliable choice to plant in the yard.