Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) Bundle Quantity:10 Bundles - 250 Seedlings Ecological Benefits: Supports local ecosystems

Ecological Benefits: Supports local ecosystems by providing food for pollinators and wildlife

all useful traits for mechanical harvesting

Chestnuts are essentially corn that grows on trees

Fruit Type: Semi-sweet cherries that develop in clusters

and wild populations are currently on the decline

Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) Bundle Quantity:10 Bundles - 250 Seedlings Ecological Benefits: Supports local ecosystemsThe Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is a notable species recognized for its delicious, sweet nuts and resistance to chestnut blight. However, these trees have not produced reliably on our home farm in Southwest Wisconsin due to their susceptibility to freezing during extreme cold snaps. While they may not be as aggressive in low maintenance, certified organic conditions as their hybrid counterparts, there are a hardy variety worth considering