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Our next crop of bare-root seedlings will be available for pre-order beginning in August 2026 for Late Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 shipping.

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Better Trees. Better Habitat. Better Hunts.

Hybrid Chestnut Seedling

Grown in Air-Pruning Beds for Superior Root Development

Our Hybrid Chestnut Seedlings are an excellent choice for landowners who want to improve wildlife habitat, establish long-term mast production, and attract deer, turkey, and other game. Chestnuts are highly attractive to wildlife because they produce sweet, high-energy nuts that drop in early fall, helping create a dependable food source during hunting season.

These seedlings are grown in air-pruning nursery beds at White Oak Orchard to encourage dense, fibrous root systems instead of circling roots. A better root system helps improve transplant success, establishment, and long-term growth once planted on your property.

Why Plant Hybrid Chestnut?

Hybrid chestnuts are a valuable addition to a wildlife planting because they offer:

·         Sweet, nutrient-rich mast that deer and turkey love

·         Early fall nut drop that can help attract wildlife during hunting season

·         Strong wildlife value for food plots, field edges, and habitat improvement

·         Blight-resistant hybrid genetics with strong growth potential

·         Long-term value as a productive mast tree

Best Planting Sites

Hybrid chestnuts perform best in full sun and well-drained soil. They are a strong choice for food plot edges, orchard-style plantings, old fields, pasture borders, and wildlife openings. Avoid planting in areas that stay wet or saturated for long periods.

For best results, protect young seedlings with a tree tube and control weeds around the tree during the first few growing seasons.

Wildlife Value

Chestnuts are one of the most attractive mast-producing trees for deer and turkey. Once established, hybrid chestnuts can provide a dependable fall food source and help improve the nutritional quality of your property.

Product Details

Shipping Information

Seedlings are shipped bare-root while dormant.

·         Fall Shipping: Late November to mid-December, based on USDA Zone and availability

·         Spring Shipping: Mid-December to mid-April, based on USDA Zone and availability

For best survival, plant as soon as possible after receiving your seedlings, keep roots moist until planting, and protect young trees from deer browse and competing weeds.

For best results, pair your seedling with one of our tree tubes, stakes, and planting accessories to give your tree the strongest start possible.