Mossbarger Chestnut Tree

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Description

About the Mossbarger Chestnut Tree

Grow your own chestnuts with a reliable producer like Mossbarger! Originating from Kentucky, in 1983, the Mossbarger is a tried-and-true variety. The Mossbarger Chestnut tree produces large, sweet nuts that ripen early to midseason. Mossbarger is known for its consistently large crops. This hybrid is very productive and produces high-quality nuts ideal for roasting or grinding into gluten-free flour. They can also be stored in the freezer for long-term storage.

The Mossbarger Chestnut Tree is a hybrid variety developed to combat the devastating chestnut blight that wiped out American chestnuts in the early 20th century. Through selective breeding, it combines the blight resistance of Chinese chestnuts with the desirable traits of American chestnuts. Named after the Mossbarger family, who played a key role in its development, this hybrid is part of ongoing efforts to restore the American chestnut population in its native range.

Chestnuts are a fast-growing perennial tree that produces a delicious, sweet-tasting nut high in complex carbohydrates. These native trees are now cultivated and bred for blight resistance, allowing landowners to add a reliable source of nuts to their property. Chestnut trees grow large and are easy to maintain once established.

For proper pollination, plant two seedlings or a grafted chestnut variety.

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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Fruit Color Brown
Fruit Size Large
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 5.5 - 6.5
Taste Sweet
Years to Bear 3 - 5
Zone Range 5 - 9

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 40 - 60' tall x 40 - 60' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 40 - 60' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow chestnut trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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