{"product_id":"hybrid-american-chestnut-tree","title":"Hybrid American Chestnut Tree","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastanea Dentata x Mollissima - \u003c\/em\u003eHybrid American Chestnut tree is the result in the search for a blight-resistant chestnut through a breeding program for eventual reforestation. Because the original American Chestnut was near extinction due to a fatal, quick spreading fungal infection in the 1950's, this hybrid was created to not only be more disease hardy but keep all the characteristics of the original chestnut tree.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe leaves to this deciduous\u003cem\u003e Castanea Dentata \"Hybrid\" - \u003c\/em\u003eHybrid American Chestnut\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003etree are a matte green and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e lanceolate-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e with prominent teeth, these later turn to shades of yellow, gold or brown during autumn months. Blooms \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecreamy-white long catkins That can grow 4” to 8\" in the summer and release a sweet fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e Once pollinated \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecluster of sharp, spiny green bur or cupule emerge turn to a yellowish-brown once mature. Inside are multiple edible nuts that have a dark brown shiny husk, flattened side and pointed edge with a creamy-white spongey texture and buttery, sweet, nutty flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" name=\"viewport\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n        \/* Basic styling for the container and grid items *\/\n        .container {\n            width: 90%;\n            max-width: 1200px;\n            margin: auto;\n            padding: 10px;\n            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n        }\n        h1 {\n            text-align: center;\n            font-size: 2em;\n            color: #333;\n        }\n        \/* Green spacer styling *\/\n        .spacer {\n            width: 100%;\n            height: 10px; \/* Adjust height as needed *\/\n            background-color: #81c14e; \/* Green color for the spacer *\/\n            margin: 20px 0; \/* Space above and below the spacer *\/\n        }\n        .grid-item {\n            background-color: #fff;\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n            padding: 15px;\n            border-radius: 5px;\n            box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n        }\n        .grid-item:nth-child(even) {\n            background-color: rgba(129, 193, 78, 0.5); \/* Alternating background color *\/\n        }\n        h3 {\n            color: #333;\n            font-size: 1.2em;\n            margin-bottom: 5px;\n        }\n        p {\n            color: #666;\n            font-size: 1em;\n            line-height: 1.5;\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Title --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c!-- Green Spacer --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Features Grid --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Size are they?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are shipped as young trees, around 2 years old and 2'-3' feet tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSun \u0026amp; Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water deeply 2–4 times per week during the first year, then as needed during dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid chestnuts begin producing nuts in 5–7 years under ideal conditions. \u003cstrong\u003eDo I need more than one tree for nuts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, at least two trees are required for cross-pollination to produce nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung trees benefit from mulch around the base and wrapping the trunk to prevent frost cracks in colder zones. Mature trees are winter-hardy without additional protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I can’t plant right away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore in a cool, frost-free area, keeping the roots slightly moist. 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