Chinese Chestnut Seedling - 1 Year

Size/Age: 1-year seedling, 12-18 inches tall

USDA Growing Zones: Zones 5-9

These vigorous Chinese Chestnut seedlings (Castanea mollissima) are an excellent addition to any property looking to attract deer and other wildlife. Chestnuts produce highly nutritious nuts that are eagerly sought by deer, making them an excellent long-term food source for your hunting property.

Chinese Chestnuts are blight-resistant and much hardier than their American counterparts. These 1-year seedlings are grown in air pruning beds for healthy laterally branching roots to ensure successful transplanting. Each seedling is approximately 30-48 inches tall.

Trees typically begin producing nuts within 5 years of planting and mature (25+) trees can produce more than 100 lbs per year.

Benefits for Wildlife/Hunters:

• Tender shelled nuts are highly attractive to deer

• Creates a reliable fall food source for wildlife, with a yearly nut crop.

• Establishes a permanent deer attractant on your property to blend with your traditional food plots.

Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full to partial sun. Space trees 20-30 feet apart for optimal nut production. Best planted in spring or fall.

Care Requirements: Requires minimal care once established. Water regularly during first growing season. Ideally planting in soil with a pH of 6.5 or less.

Tiered Pricing:

• 1-5 trees: $28/each

• 6-50 trees: $24/each

• 51-99 trees: $20/each

Bulk Price: $22 each for 6+ trees

100+ trees: $17/each

Shipping Notes:

• Ships bare-root during dormant season. Keep roots moist upon arrival and plant within 1 week.

• Ships Spring 2026 (March-April)