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Chestnut (American Revival)
Nut tree
Nut treeCastanea dentata hybrid
- Partial sun
- Zones 5–8
- 120 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 360" spacing
- Moderate water
- pH 4.5–6.5
Overview
A blight-resistant American chestnut hybrid that brings back the beloved native species through careful breeding with Chinese chestnut resistance. These trees produce sweet, flavorful nuts reminiscent of the original American chestnut while maintaining the disease tolerance needed for modern growing. American Revival represents hope for restoring this iconic tree to home landscapes and forests.
Planting
Plant container or bare-root trees in spring. Self-fertile but produces better with cross-pollination from another chestnut.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 4.5–6.5. Space plants 360" apart. Germination: 14-30 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Chestnut weevil, gall wasps, aphids, scale insects. Common diseases: Ink disease, Phytophthora root rot, leaf spot.