{"product_id":"pqk-chestnut-tree","title":"PQK Chestnut Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePQK Chestnut Trees For Sale \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePQK Chestnut Trees \u003cem\u003e(Castanea dentata ‘PQK’)\u003c\/em\u003e are excellent trees from the University of Missouri, hybridized from the Peach, Qing, and Kohr varieties. When you plant this tree, you can harvest the nuts, eat them fresh and roasted, and dry them to use throughout the year! Great for the environment, and great for your appetite! \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChestnut Trees Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Fagaceae\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Requirement: Full Sun\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Needs: Moist\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 25 – 35 ft.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread: 20 \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e– 25 ft.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloom Time: Spring\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Color: White\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5634\/1034\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Dec_31_2025_12_12_30_PM.png?v=1767204764\" alt=\"PQK Chestnut Trees: lush full-bodied trees with green leaves and cream blossoms in stone beds\" data-caption=\"Two lush, full-bodied chestnut trees with vibrant green leaves and delicate cream-colored blossoms stand in circular stone-edged beds on a manicured lawn.\" data-ai-alt=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses and Maintenance \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tnnursery.net\/blogs\/garden-blog\/10-trees-that-bloom-in-early-spring\" title=\"10 Trees That Bloom In Early Spring - Blog\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCastanea dentata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a deciduous tree that has extraordinary wildlife value and landscape value. It produces sweet nuts at much earlier maturity compared to other chestnut trees.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plant this tree to create a nuttery, as a shade tree, or in a native or woodland garden. Avoid growing this tree in high-traffic areas where its nuts may be hazardous to passersby.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree will make a significant visual impact on your property, with its dark green leaves and ornamental white, feathery flowers that can be seen at a distance. This tree will reliably produce the chestnuts in burrs that are easily separated, with high yields.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant this tree in a location that has full sun and well draining soil. Avoid planting it in a location that has compacted or waterlogged soil, where it will decline.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure to water this tree until it is well established. Water it during periods of drought.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e will attract plenty of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and butterflies that will eat their edible, sweet nuts from the ground. Make sure you get to the nuts first if you want to harvest them! Various pollinators are attracted to the flowers.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree is generally deer-resistant once mature; however, you should be sure to protect it while it is young and vulnerable to browsing damage.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNoteworthy Characteristics \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePQK\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tnnursery.net\/collections\/flowering-trees\" title=\"PQK Chestnut Trees for sale\"\u003e Chestnut Trees\u003c\/a\u003e are resistant to unexpected frosts, anthracnose, and blight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees","offers":[{"title":"1-2 Feet \/ Buy 1 Get 1 Free","offer_id":50258802508074,"sku":"821","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 Feet \/ Buy 1 Get 1 Free","offer_id":50258802540842,"sku":"822","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4 Feet \/ Buy 1 Get 1 Free","offer_id":50258802573610,"sku":"823","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5634\/1034\/files\/PQK_Chestnut_Trees_For_Sale.webp?v=1767112379","url":"https:\/\/tnnursery.net\/products\/pqk-chestnut-tree","provider":"TN Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}