Fruit-Nut-Chestnut-Chinese Improved #3
Fruit-Nut-Chestnut-Chinese Improved #3
Chinese Chestnut (Improved)
Plant 2 trees for best pollination
Regular price
$4999
$49.99
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Improved Chestnuts are medium to large understory tree with broad crown. Trees have two to three small fruits in each spiny cupule. Readily cross-pollinates with other species of chestnut to form hybrids.
Botanical Name- Castanea mollissima
Pronunciation- kas-TAY-nee-uh mol-ISS-ih-muh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 30 ft
Mature Height- 50 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
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Fauna Attracted- Bees (pollen from catkins), nut-eating birds (turkeys, jays)
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune dead or damaged branches in winter; water deeply during dry periods and mulch around roots.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and improve structure. Avoid excessive pruning to preserve nut production.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a slightly acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in mid-spring; moderate feeding need. Mix compost into clay to improve drainage around roots.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Chestnut blight, weevils
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