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Chinese Chestnut - Castanea mollissima - Fodder Tree
Description
Elevate your livestock game with our Chinese Chestnut – the key to exceptional pork production! Imagine your animals savoring the rich, nutritious nuts on a cold fall day. This blight-resistant tree, typically 20'-25' in size (potentially up to 46-60ft), delivers a slow to medium growth rate, providing a continuous nut supply for decades.
Plant these trees in pairs or groups to maximize pollination, ensuring your animals benefit from the abundant harvest. With nuts appearing around year 5 or 6, seize the opportunity to enhance your livestock's diet. Envision the advantages of finishing your pork and other livestock on the delectable flavor of chestnuts – a natural and nutritious choice for superior animal health and the finest meat quality. Grow your own source of excellence and revolutionize your approach to animal husbandry!
Bare Root
6"-2' long
SPRING SHIPPING
Latin: Castanea mollissima
Zones: 4-8
Mature Height/spread: 20-25/40-60 ft. In ideal conditions, slow to medium growth rate of 12″ to 24″ per year.
Soil / Climate: Chinese Chestnuts prefer moderately acid, sandy loam soil. Very drought tolerant. Enjoys full sun.