Chinese Chestnut Seedlings
Thrives in Zones 4 - 8
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November 2025Chinese 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 Chesnut seedlings possess an inherit resistance to a form of fungal blight that wipes out other species, making this a safe, reliable choice to plant in the yard.
This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery
Height at Maturity
Over 25 Feet
Care
Chestnut tree thrive in well-drained soil.
Plant Reproduction
Chestnut tree spreads via nuts.
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We do not accept returned plants. If you purchased an extended warranty we do accept claims, please navigate to the warranty page for instructions HERE
Proper Sunlight Happy Plants
Chestnut trees flourish in full sun.
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