Castanea dentata X mollissima

Also Known As

Castanea dentata x mollisima
THE DUNSTAN CHESTNUT

Plant type

tree

size

H: 60'
W: 40'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Castanea dentata X mollissima plant details

Castanea dentata X mollissima is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Castanea dentata X mollissima

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 40 FT wide, 60 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Castanea dentata X mollissima

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Supposedly an American chestnut hybrid, this tree has medium sized sweet nuts . Zone 6.

By: Whitman Farms

These look to be mostly pure American Chestnut (it is possible they are hybrids) from a plantation that has been resistant to chestnut blight. I was eating these as we planted them and can attest to the fact that they are delicious, far better than the chestnuts you buy at the grocery store. Please help reforest the American Chestnut (check out the board foot price for wood).