Chestnut

Chestnut (Castanea)  We do not ship Chestnuts to CA, WA, OR, FL, LA due to quarantine restrictions Chestnuts play a special role ecologically. While most nut trees on the east coast have a tendency to bare nuts on alternating years (sometimes taking more than one year off in-between big crops) chestnuts tend be produce a reliable crop annually. This makes chestnuts an incredibly important food source for a wide range of animals, including humans. From squirrels to bear, blue jays to humans, it is hard to find an animal who does not value the chestnut as a food source. Insects also rely on chestnut leaves and pollen as a food source.  Chestnuts can grow into large and very long lived trees. Their wood is easy to work with and is extremely rot resistant. They need well draining soil but can handle steep slopes and some drought conditions once established. The nuts can be eaten raw, roasted, or ground into flour. In clay soils we recommend planting chestnuts up on mounds to improve draina