{"product_id":"dunstan-chestnut-seeds-fruit-plant","title":"Dunstan Chestnut Seeds - Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eDunstan chestnut is a hybrid tree developed by crossing American chestnut (\u003cem data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eCastanea dentata\u003c\/em\u003e) with Chinese chestnut (\u003cem data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eCastanea mollissima\u003c\/em\u003e), combining growth vigor with improved disease resistance. It is a deciduous tree adapted to temperate climates and forms a large, spreading canopy with a strong central trunk. This species is known for its adaptability to well-drained, slightly acidic soils and performs best in full sun. Dunstan chestnut trees establish from seeds with required cold stratification and develop steadily under suitable conditions. They are commonly used in orchards, agroforestry systems, and landscape planting due to their resilience and long-term growth potential. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eeqf8f\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eHybrid chestnut combining American and Chinese species traits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7yktma\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eDeciduous tree with broad, spreading canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k9uc9e\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eAdapted to temperate climates and seasonal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ssojp\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eSuitable for orchards, landscapes, and long-term planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hpt1sx\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eRequires cold stratification for seed germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"2043\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6ugio\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Castanea dentata × Castanea mollissima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zkozhq\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eCommon name (US)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dunstan Chestnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7kbela\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eSeed type \/ variety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hybrid variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1akcwc1\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large, deciduous tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ukuvtt\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eUSDA zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4-9 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15wfjum\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003ePlanting season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fall to early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d2rb2v\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eGrowing season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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