---
title: American Chestnut Tree
description: American Chestnut is a vigorous fast-growing tree, with delicious, sweet
  kernel nuts
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/american-chestnut-tree
type: product
sku: WOC37
hardiness_zones: 5 - 9
---

# American Chestnut Tree

![American Chestnut Tree](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1343/original/american-chestnut-001.webp?1790462135)

Category: [Nut Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/nut-trees) › [Chestnut Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/chestnut-trees)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 - 9.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| +/-2' Tall (Authentic Product) | $39.95 | Sold out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |  |

## Description

**This product cannot be shipped to California.**

American Chestnut trees are vigorous fast-growing trees, with delicious, sweet kernel nuts. The American chestnut is also adaptable to different soils and climates, and established plants can withstand drought. If a large crop of nuts is desired, several trees should be planted to insure good pollination. Trees begin to bear when only a few years old. Explore our selection of American Chestnut Trees for sale at Willis Orchards!

## Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Bloom Color | Greenish-White |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | 0.5-1 inch diameter |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Requires Pollinator |
| Ripens/Harvest | September - October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun; Tolerates Partial Shade |
| Soil Composition | Deep & Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Draining |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5-6.5 |
| Taste | Require Cooking; Sweet, Rich & Nutty |
| Texture | Soft & Mealy |
| Years to Bear | 3-10 |

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## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/american-chestnut-tree: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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