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Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) – Bare Root (Pre-Order)
Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) – Bare Root (Pre-Order)

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Korean XL Chestnut Tree

Castanea mollissima

Grow your own large, sweet chestnuts with these healthy Korean XL Chestnut seedlings from Base Camp North. Each tree is grown from quality seed in deep Anderson propagation trays, producing a strong, straight root system that establishes quickly after planting. These vigorous seedlings are an excellent choice for homesteads, orchards, wildlife food plots, food forests, and long-term landscape plantings. Korean XL Chestnuts are known for producing large edible nuts enjoyed by people and wildlife alike. Mature trees provide seasonal shade, valuable wildlife habitat, and dependable annual nut production. Whether you're planting a single tree or starting a chestnut orchard, these container-grown seedlings are ready to thrive. Features Large Korean XL edible chestnut variety Healthy container-grown seedlings Grown in deep Anderson propagation trays Strong, straight root development Large edible chestnuts Excellent wildlife food source Fast-growing shade tree Cold hardy Easy to transplant Ideal for orchards, food forests, and homesteads Perfect For Homesteads Wildlife food plots Deer and turkey habitat Food forests Nut orchards Shade trees Reforestation projects

Available options

Five (5) Korean XL Chestnut Tree Seedlingsoption

SKU 4534080

$25

5 available

Full Tray (18 Trees) – $324 (Save $126 / 28% off)

SKU 366339

$324

2 available

One (1) Korean XL Chestnut Trees – $100 (Save $25 / 20% Off)

SKU 4534079

$25

32 available

SKU 4534080 · 5 available

$25.00

5 in stock

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Growing notes

Pin Oak is a fast-growing native oak valued for its strong wildlife benefits, adaptability to wetter soils, and classic straight growth form. Native to the eastern United States, including Pennsylvania, this species is commonly found in lowlands, floodplains, and areas with heavier soils. Pin Oak produces small acorns that serve as an important food source for deer, ducks, turkey, and other wildlife. Its branching st...

Planting or germination instructions

Plant your chestnut tree in full sun in well-drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots naturally and plant at the same depth the tree was previously growing. Backfill with native soil, water thoroughly, and apply 2–3 inches of mulch around the tree, keeping mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Water regularly during the first growing season, especially during dry periods, to help establish a strong root system. Once established, chestnut trees are relatively drought tolerant. For reliable nut production, plant at least two genetically different compatible chestnut trees within approximately 50–200 feet of each other. Chestnuts are not self-fertile and require pollen from another compatible tree to produce a good crop of nuts. Protect young trees from deer browsing and rodent damage during the first few years, and keep grass and weeds away from the base to reduce competition for water and nutrients.

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