Castanea dentata x mollissima
Hybrid Chestnut

• Because the American Chestnut tree has been virtually wiped out by a blight, healthy existing chestnuts are now almost all Chinese hybrids.

• These trees quickly grow very large and do best in well-drained soil. 

• Chestnuts are rich in fats and carbohydrates with a sweet, creamy flavor. Nuts are ripe in fall and store well through winter.

• Strong, rot-resistant wood was traditionally used for fence posts and log cabins. 

• Horticulturist’s Notes: Chestnut shells are extremely sharp, so use care when walking underneath or harvesting from these trees!