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.
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
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
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
Food forests and edible landscapes
Homestead nut production
Wildlife food plots
Replacing oaks or diseased nut trees
Supporting American chestnut restoration efforts
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.
(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.
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)
Plant as soon as possible after receiving. Pre-stratified seeds will begin sprouting quickly in warm conditions.
Outdoors: Pick a sunny spot with good drainage.
Containers: Use deep pots (at least 8–10 inches deep) to accommodate the taproot.
Plant 1–1.5 inches deep, with the pointed end (radicle) down.
Cover lightly with soil and do not compact.
Water thoroughly after planting.
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Avoid letting soil dry out, especially during early root development.
Place in full sun or under a grow light (if starting indoors).
Ideal soil temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C) for germination.
Use wire mesh or hardware cloth to protect from rodents and squirrels.
Add mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Food forests and edible landscapes
Homestead nut production
Wildlife food plots
Replacing oaks or diseased nut trees
Supporting American chestnut restoration efforts
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.
(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.
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)
Plant as soon as possible after receiving. Pre-stratified seeds will begin sprouting quickly in warm conditions.
Outdoors: Pick a sunny spot with good drainage.
Containers: Use deep pots (at least 8–10 inches deep) to accommodate the taproot.
Plant 1–1.5 inches deep, with the pointed end (radicle) down.
Cover lightly with soil and do not compact.
Water thoroughly after planting.
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Avoid letting soil dry out, especially during early root development.
Place in full sun or under a grow light (if starting indoors).
Ideal soil temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C) for germination.
Use wire mesh or hardware cloth to protect from rodents and squirrels.
Add mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
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.
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.
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.