Buy Dunstan Chestnut Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Dunstan Chestnuts are seed-grown hybrid chestnut trees developed from American and Chinese Chestnut parentage. They combine desirable American Chestnut characteristics with the adaptability, nut production, and improved chestnut-blight resistance of selected Chinese Chestnuts. Dunstan Chestnuts produce large, sweet, easy-to-peel nuts that are excellent for eating, roasting, baking, wildlife plantings, and food plots. These vigorous trees also make attractive additions to home orchards, farms, nut groves, and large landscapes. These are seed-grown trees, so each tree is genetically different. Plant at least two Dunstan Chestnut seedlings within pollinating distance for dependable cross-pollination and nut production. Plant Details: Plant Type: Deciduous fruit, nut, shade, and wildlife tree Botanical Name: Castanea hybrid Common Name: Dunstan Chestnut Parentage: Hybrid developed from American and Chinese Chestnut parentage Propagation: Seed-grown chestnut seedling Mature Size: Approximately 40–60 feet tall and 30–50 feet wide Growth Habit: Upright when young, developing a broad canopy with maturity Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under favorable conditions Sun: Full sun; at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight provides the best nut production USDA Zones: Generally Zones 5–9 Bloom Time: Late spring through early summer Flowers: Long, creamy-white to pale-yellow catkins Nut Harvest: Generally September through November, depending on climate and growing conditions Nuts: Large, sweet, edible chestnuts enclosed in extremely sharp, spiny burs Bearing Age: May begin producing nuts in approximately three to five years under favorable growing conditions Pollination: Not reliably self-fertile; plant at least two genetically different Dunstan Chestnut seedlings for dependable nut production Pollinator Partners: Another Dunstan Chestnut seedling or a compatible chestnut with an overlapping bloom period Spacing: Approximately 30–40 feet apart for orchard or landscape planting Soil: Prefers fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained sandy or loamy soil Water: Water regularly while establishing; avoid constantly soggy or waterlogged soil Wildlife Value: Chestnuts provide highly nutritious food for deer, turkeys, squirrels, and other wildlife Landscape Uses: Home orchards, nut groves, farms, food plots, hunting properties, wildlife plantings, shade trees, and large landscapes Disease Resistance: Selected for improved resistance to chestnut blight, but no chestnut tree should be considered completely immune Seed-Grown Tree Note: Dunstan Chestnuts are grown from seed rather than being genetically identical grafted clones. Individual seedlings may vary in mature size, growth habit, nut size, harvest time, and production. This genetic variation also allows two different Dunstan seedlings to cross-pollinate one another. North Florida Growing Note: Dunstan Chestnuts are well suited to the Florida Panhandle when planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Dunstan Chestnuts have a history of successful growth and nut production in Florida and other areas of the southeastern United States. Choose an elevated planting location where rainwater does not collect around the roots. Chestnut trees do not tolerate wet feet, standing water, heavy waterlogged soil, or prolonged flooding. North Florida’s sandy soil may benefit from organic matter and a light layer of mulch over the root zone. Keep mulch several inches away from the trunk. Water young trees consistently during their first few growing seasons, especially during hot or dry weather. Plant at least two genetically different Dunstan Chestnut seedlings for cross-pollination. Position the trees approximately 30–40 feet apart where possible. Chestnuts are primarily wind-pollinated, so the trees should be planted close enough for pollen to travel between them. Chestnuts fall inside extremely sharp, spiny burs. Plant trees away from sidewalks, patios, driveways, playgrounds, livestock gathering areas, and locations where people frequently walk barefoot. Local Pickup and Limited Shipping Dunstan Chestnut Trees are available for local pickup at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Limited shipping may be available for select plants in 3-gallon containers or smaller. Shipping must be approved before purchase and is based on the plant’s size, condition, destination, and current weather. Larger plants are available for local pickup only. Please contact us before ordering to confirm current plant sizes, availability, pricing, pickup options, and whether your trees qualify for shipping. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers Address: 1911 McLeod Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435Phone: 850-391-2228Email: [email protected]: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.comHours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; other times by appointment. Closed Sunday. Wholesale Wholesale pricing may be available to qualifying nurseries, landscapers, farms, hunting properties, landowners, businesses, and other green-industry professionals. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current availability, minimum-order requirements, and wholesale-order information.
