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Chestnut (Chinese)

Nut tree

Castanea mollissima

Overview
The Chinese chestnut offers hope for restoring chestnut production in North America with its natural resistance to chestnut blight that devastated American chestnuts. These fast-growing trees produce sweet, starchy nuts perfect for roasting and have become increasingly popular among homesteaders and permaculture enthusiasts. The trees are also valued for their beautiful fall color and relatively compact size compared to their American cousins.
Planting
Plant fresh nuts in fall or stratified nuts in spring. Grafted trees establish faster. Requires cross-pollination.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 4.5–6.5. Space plants 360" apart. Germination: 14-30 days (fresh nuts).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Chestnut weevil, gall wasps, Asian chestnut gall wasp. Common diseases: Root rot (in poorly drained soils), occasional fungal issues.