10 Dunstan Chestnut Tree Seeds - Hybrid Castanea dentata x mollissima, Fast-Growing, Cold Hardy Nut Tree

Product Overview

Grow your own Dunstan Hybrid Chestnut Trees with this pack of 10 seeds. This hybrid variety is a cross between the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) and the Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima), combining the best traits of both species. Known for its blight resistance and cold hardiness, the Dunstan chestnut produces large, sweet edible nuts, making it an excellent choice for home orchards, wildlife habitats, and reforestation projects.

Key Features

• Pack of 10 Dunstan Chestnut Tree Seeds, a hybrid of Castanea dentata and Castanea mollissima
• Blight-resistant and cold-hardy, suitable for USDA zones 4-9
• Fast-growing deciduous nut tree producing sweet, edible brown chestnuts
• Ideal for landscaping, food forests, wildlife habitat, and soil improvement
• Prefers full sun exposure and well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Moderate watering requirements
• Mature height ranges from 40 to 60 feet
• Blooms in spring with harvest season in fall

Growing Information

The Dunstan chestnut thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. It requires full sun and well-drained soil, such as sandy or loamy types, to grow optimally. Moderate watering is recommended to support its fast growth rate. This tree is deciduous and reaches maturity between 40 and 60 feet tall. Its spring bloom season precedes the fall harvest of sweet, edible chestnuts. The tree’s adaptability and resistance to chestnut blight make it a valuable addition to diverse planting environments.