🌰 Buy Dunstan Chestnut Trees – Blight-Resistant Hybrid for Nut Production and Wildlife

Grow your own blight-resistant chestnut orchard! The Dunstan Chestnut Tree (Castanea dentata x mollissima) is a premium hybrid combining the rich flavor and fast nut production of the American chestnut with the disease resistance of the Chinese chestnut. These trees are ideal for homeowners, wildlife enthusiasts, homesteaders, and regenerative farmers.

✅ Why Choose Dunstan Chestnut Trees?

• Blight-Resistant: Strong defense against chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica)

• Fast Growing: Begins producing nuts in just 3–5 years

• High-Yield Nut Tree: Sweet, easy-to-peel chestnuts for roasting or wildlife

• Perfect for Zones 5–9: Cold-hardy and heat-tolerant

• Pollinator Friendly: Requires two trees for cross-pollination and maximum yield

• Wildlife Magnet: Loved by deer, turkeys, squirrels, and other game animals

🌱 Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5)

• Spacing: 30–40 feet apart for orchard planting

• Height at Maturity: 40–60 feet tall

🌳 Tree Sizes Available:

• Bare root saplings (1–2 years old)

• Potted trees in 1-gallon and 3-gallon containers

• Bulk orders available for orchards, farms, and restoration projects

🌎 Great for:

• Food forests and edible landscapes

• Homestead nut production

• Wildlife food plots

• Replacing oaks or diseased nut trees

• Supporting American chestnut restoration efforts

📦 Order Today and Start Your Chestnut Legacy

Your Dunstan Chestnut Tree comes with a planting and care guide and ships in eco-friendly packaging. Pre-orders available for spring and fall planting seasons.

➡️ Plant a tree today that your family — and wildlife — will thank you for tomorrow.

🌱 How to Plant Pre-Stratified Dunstan Chestnut Seeds

(Castanea dentata x mollissima)

Your Dunstan Chestnut seeds have already gone through the necessary cold stratification period and are ready to plant immediately. Follow these simple steps to ensure strong germination and healthy trees.

📦 What You’ll Need:

• Stratified Dunstan Chestnut seeds

• Well-drained soil (slightly acidic, pH 5.5–6.5)

• Containers or a prepared outdoor bed

• Watering can or hose

• Mulch (optional)

🌿 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

🔹 1. Timing

Plant as soon as possible after receiving. Pre-stratified seeds will begin sprouting quickly in warm conditions.

🔹 2. Choose Your Planting Site

• Outdoors: Pick a sunny spot with good drainage.

• Containers: Use deep pots (at least 8–10 inches deep) to accommodate the taproot.

🔹 3. Planting Depth

• Plant 1–1.5 inches deep, with the pointed end (radicle) down.

• Cover lightly with soil and do not compact.

🔹 4. Watering

• Water thoroughly after planting.

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.

• Avoid letting soil dry out, especially during early root development.

🔹 5. Light & Temperature

• Place in full sun or under a grow light (if starting indoors).

• Ideal soil temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C) for germination.

🔹 6. Protection (Optional but Recommended)

• Use wire mesh or hardware cloth to protect from rodents and squirrels.

• Add mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

🔹 7. Transplanting

• If started in containers, transplant when the seedling is 8–12 inches tall and has developed strong roots.

• Space trees 30–40 feet apart in the landscape or orchard setting.

🧠 Pro Tips for Success

• Do not let roots dry out at any stage.

• Avoid fertilizer until the seedling is well established.

• Water during dry spells in the first 1–2 years.

📌 Bonus: Why Start from Seed?

Planting from seed encourages a stronger taproot and better drought tolerance over time. These seedlings adapt to their local soil and climate better than container-grown trees.