Dunstan Chestnut Tree
Dunstan Chestnut Trees (Castanea dentata x Castanea mollissima) are prized for their fast growth, prolific nut production, and exceptional resistance to chestnut blight. A hybrid of American and Chinese chestnuts, Dunstan Chestnuts combine the robust, upright form and cold hardiness of the American chestnut with the disease resistance of the Chinese variety—making them one of the best choices for reintroducing chestnuts into North American landscapes. These deciduous trees produce large, sweet, easy-to-peel nuts that are ideal for roasting, baking, or feeding wildlife. Dunstan Chestnut Trees grow rapidly—up to 2 to 4 feet per year—and can reach 40 to 60 feet at maturity, creating an impressive canopy of glossy, serrated green leaves that turn golden in fall. They begin bearing nuts in just 3 to 5 years and require at least two trees for cross-pollination and optimal nut yield. Perfect for orchards, food plots, edible landscapes, and homesteads, these trees support native wildlife, incl