New! Qing Chestnut seedling – 12 – 18″ Fall shipping

Description

Qing Chestnut Seedling – 12 – 18″
With Midwest Memory – adapted to Midwest Zones 5 – 7.
If you buy from a catalog you will get chestnuts grown in the Northeast or Southeast that won’t survive Midwest winters and summers.
But these Qing chestnuts were grown from local seed so they “remember” the Midwest summers and winters, not some place else.

Why this tree:
– Heavy producer of medium to large, easy-to-peel nuts.
– Mid season drop extends your harvest window.
– Late leafing for added protection against late spring frosts.
– Among the coldest-hardy chestnuts available, rated to Zone 5A.
– May begin bearing nuts earlier than other varieties – 3 to 5 years.
– Good to add to your deer food plot!

Qing is a standout for commercial growers converting row crop ground to chestnuts, and great for your homestead and garden as well.

Pollination: You’ll need at least two chestnut trees for cross-pollination and nut production. Qing mixes well with Chinese hybrids or American x Chinese hybrids in an orchard setting.

Planting specs:
Spacing: 20-25 feet apart
Soil: Slightly acidic, pH 4.5–6.5
Zones 5–7
Time to maturity: 15 years

Shipping: Fall orders ship as containerized trees (2-gallon equivalent, removed from pot before shipping). Late Fall and Spring orders ship bare root during dormancy. Local pickup also available.
Choose the LARGE shipping option!