American Chestnut Seedling

American Chestnut SeedlingIts no wonder this magnificent tree was called grandfather of the woods. Living up to 800 years with a maximum 10ft diameter and 100ft height it was truly overwhelming. Add on sweet abundant crops of nuts and you have a real winner. Chestnuts grow quickly and can produce 10 20 lbs of nuts after just 10 years, and between 50 100 lbs after 15 20 years. Their lumber is also sought after for its strength and lightweight. Hardiness Zone: 4 7 Pollinator:

Hardiness Zone: 3-7

Spacing: 15’

The nut is edible

It’s no wonder this magnificent tree was called grandfather of the woods

These black walnuts are selected from trees thriving in a Manitoba Zone 3 prairie climate

Scotia produces small to medium sized berries but plenty of them

Add on sweet abundant crops of nuts and you have a real winner

tolerant of some shade

Sun: Prefers full sun but tolerates some shade

000 of timber products since the black walnut is one of the most highly prized trees for producing wood veneer

compact (15’ height on average) appearance with feathery foliage and lots of flowers in the spring that become seed pods containing what look like tiny chestnuts

If you plant your butternut in an unaffected area you may not have to contend with the fungus