American Chestnut Tree
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Description
This product cannot be shipped to California.
American Chestnut trees are vigorous fast-growing trees, with delicious, sweet kernel nuts. The American chestnut is also adaptable to different soils and climates, and established plants can withstand drought. If a large crop of nuts is desired, several trees should be planted to insure good pollination. Trees begin to bear when only a few years old. Explore our selection of American Chestnut Trees for sale at Willis Orchards!
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Greenish-White |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | 0.5-1 inch diameter |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Requires Pollinator |
| Ripens/Harvest | September - October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun; Tolerates Partial Shade |
| Soil Composition | Deep & Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Draining |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5-6.5 |
| Taste | Require Cooking; Sweet, Rich & Nutty |
| Texture | Soft & Mealy |
| Years to Bear | 3-10 |
Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely used system, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines 13 zones by long-term average annual extreme minimum temperatures. It has been adapted by and to other countries (such as Canada) in various forms. A plant may be described as "hardy to zone 10": this means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of −1.1 to 4.4 °C (30 to 40 °F).
Grows in zones: 5 - 9
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely used system, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines 13 zones by long-term average annual extreme minimum temperatures. It has been adapted by and to other countries (such as Canada) in various forms. A plant may be described as "hardy to zone 10": this means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of −1.1 to 4.4 °C (30 to 40 °F).
