Chinese Chestnuts produce fine quality, easy peeling, sweet nuts. American Chestnut is the hardiest chestnut tree. Ripens late, yet able to ripen in cooler climates. Precocious, vigorous tree, erect timber form. Very large nuts, good flavor and peeling quality. Ordered 4 pounds. Heavy yield of medium to large, sweet nuts. Blight susceptible. The best location is a south slope, with good air and water drainage – avoid frost pockets. We ship our products with USPS Priority Mail with the sole purpose of limiting transit time. A sheltered north-facing slope protected from drying winds and low sun of winter may be better for cold windy sites.. Had to order 5 more lbs. Bouche de Betizac chestnut is a widely adapted tree, resistant to blight and phytopthora root rot and gall wasp. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. These are great! Light pruning in early years to form a strong central leader structure. Larger trees (up to 18 ft.) are available for pick up at nursery.
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page. 30-50’. Fall: All trees are shipped in containers. ⒈ Score the Chestnuts and place them on your favorite sheet pan and roast them in the oven at 350º F. Depending on the size it could take from 10 to 20 minutes.
All rights reserved. They form inside prickly husks that are squirrel proof until they fall ripe from the trees. Very disease resistant to blight and phytopthora. The nuts I ordered last year have done excellent. Smaller, rounded tree. Cook them at low heat over the stove or open fire until the shell comes open. Chestnuts are majestic trees capable of producing large quantities of delicious nuts every year. Blight resistance is extremely important, even in areas that currently do not have blight. You certainly may!!! If the furry skin still sticks to the nut, roast them longer. Originally a seedling planted by Bob Bergant. They are easy to grow and thrive in a variety of locations. The size are much bigger than what you get at other places. Not a bad one among them, even though I ordered late in the season (end of December). Good pollinator. Very large nuts, late ripening. No genetically modified chestnut trees were used in the production of our chestnuts; always natural. We currently have 30 acres of chestnut trees in production high on the bluffs above the beautiful Mississippi River Valley. Put Down Roots. Extremely satisfied, year after year – EXCELLENT quality chestnuts and customer service. Plant Dunstans.
The mighty Chestnut tree grows from 50 to 100 feet tall and can average up to 5 feet in diameter when fully mature. Does best in warm summer climate regions. We always enjoy the chestnuts we purchase each year. There is no “middleman” involved in our chestnut production. I germinated 88 seeds (2 lbs.) Dunstan Chestnut™ seedling trees are the best and most widely planted chestnut trees in America – they combine the excellent nut quality and tree form with blight resistance.
Michigan-Grown Chestnuts are the Sweetest Tasting chestnuts and remain a flavorful Gluten-Free food that is a treat for everyone.