How do chestnuts grow?

Wiped out by blight in the early 20th century, resistant hybrids of the American chestnut tree are making a comeback. Their rapid growth and productivity make them an excellent addition to any homestead. read more

Chestnut trees are of moderate growth rate (for the Chinese chestnut tree) to fast-growing for American and European species. Their mature heights vary from the smallest species of chinkapins, often shrubby, to the giant of past American forests, C. dentata that could reach 60 m. read more

Whether you're growing American chestnut trees or a related species, give each tree about 40 feet of space in all directions. photo: ronald salmon The unique, sweet flavor of roasted chestnuts is just one of the delights you can look forward to following each fall’s bumper crop of chestnuts. read more

The chestnut is a great nut tree option for those with smaller plots of land to work with. The mature trees usually stay shorter than 50 feet (many other nut trees can get over 100 feet tall). Trees do best in weather with cold winters and very warm summers. read more