{"product_id":"chinese-chestnut-seedlings","title":"Chinese Chestnut Seedlings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChinese Chestnut Seedlings for Sale (Castanea mollissima)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gardeners looking for a hardy, nut-producing tree, Chinese Chestnut Seedlings are a clear choice. Known by its scientific name Castanea mollissima, this tree is native to China, as well as other parts of Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile holding many botanical similarities to its American cousin, this tree possesses an incredibly valuable disease-resistance that other species lack. Simply plant these seedlings, and over time you will get to enjoy healthy, delicious nuts in your very own backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Young Chinese chestnut seedlings with serrated leaves in dark mulch\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5634\/1034\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Dec_31_2025_09_40_34_AM.png?v=1767195649\" data-caption=\"Young green saplings with serrated leaves grow in a bed of dark brown mulch.\" data-ai-alt=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChinese Chestnut Trees Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Fagaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Requirement: Full Sun - Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Needs: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 30-40 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread: 30-40 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate - Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloom Time: Late Spring - Early Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Color: White, yellow, green catkins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife Value: Provides food for animals, pollinator-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree has a preference for well-drained, loamy soil. The seedlings will grow into a medium-sized tree with a rounded shape, being about as wide as it is tall. The foliage is glossy and showy, boasting deep green color during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/agsci.psu.edu\/research\/centers-facilities\/extension\/erie\/grape-non-grape-crops\/hybrid-american-chestnuts\" title=\"Growing Chinese Chesnut \"\u003eround nuts\u003c\/a\u003e, delicious to both animals and humans, are encased in a spiky burr, so exercise caution during harvest. The tree will begin producing this valued food source between 3-7 years of establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses \u0026amp; Care for Chinese Chestnut Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tnnursery.net\/collections\/tree-seedlings-for-sale-wholesale\" title=\"Chinese Chesnut Seedlings For Sale \"\u003eChinese Chestnut Seedlings\u003c\/a\u003e are relatively low maintenance, needing only a little extra attention as a seedling. Applying organic mulch around the base is recommended to not only lock in moisture, but also to preserve nutrients in the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the rich interest from the foliage and the anticipation of the nut harvest each year, this tree is often grown as a valued specimen for any landscape. When harvesting nuts, be sure to wear gloves to protect from the spiky husks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Chinese Chestnut Seedlings? Disease-Resistant Nut Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tnnursery.net\/blogs\/garden-blog\/how-to-plant-seedlings-for-large-scale-production\" title=\"Chinese Chesnut Seedlings - Blog \"\u003eChinese Chestnut seedlings\u003c\/a\u003e possess an inherent resistance to a form of fungal blight that wipes out other species, making this a safe, reliable choice to plant in the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5634\/1034\/files\/IMG_7151_5c8b0700-0e29-4958-a0cf-285ece8befb8.jpg?v=1766419259\" alt=\"Bundle of Chinese Chestnut bare-root seedlings with tangled roots and green stems\" width=\"182\" height=\"241\" data-caption=\"A bundle of bare-root seedlings with tangled, earthy brown roots and slender green stems tied together by a blue band.\" data-ai-alt=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"seedlings","offers":[{"title":"6-12 Inches \/ 50 Seedlings","offer_id":50174661656874,"sku":"78564","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-12 Inches \/ 100 Seedlings","offer_id":50174661689642,"sku":"78565","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-12 Inches \/ 500 Seedlings","offer_id":50174661624106,"sku":"78566","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-18 Inches \/ 50 Seedlings","offer_id":50287686680874,"sku":"9991","price":110.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-18 Inches \/ 100 Seedlings","offer_id":50287686713642,"sku":"9992","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-18 Inches \/ 500 Seedlings","offer_id":50287686746410,"sku":"9993","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5634\/1034\/files\/Chinese_Chestnut_Seedlings_for_sale.png?v=1768514128","url":"https:\/\/tnnursery.net\/products\/chinese-chestnut-seedlings","provider":"TN Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}