American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)

*Spring 2023 Note*:  We are expecting these to sell out fairly quickly.  If this product is marked out of stock here on the website, we still have lots of 2-3 foot or taller potted American Chestnuts available for local pickup right at the nursery in the spring for $20 + tax.  Contact to reserve or schedule a pickup for potted trees.

The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once one of the dominant tree species of the eastern United States before a fungal disease called chestnut blight reduced it to scattered survivors and recurrent re-sprouts.  Outside of its historical range there are examples of healthy trees, including in each of the Maritime provinces, but no location is completely safe from the blight.  Exhibits more cold hardiness than our hybrid chestnuts.

Seed Source(s): Upstate New York

Hardiness (Canada): 4

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Orders placed between Sept 1 and Oct 31: Delivery / ready for pickup in early November 2022
Orders placed between Nov 1 and Apr 15: Delivery / ready for pickup in late April or early May 2023