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A Chestnut tree grew in our yard years ago. In the spring, its blossoms were so pretty and in the fall, we harvested the nuts for our Christmas gifts to our neighbors. We roasted them over a fire just like in the Christmas song.

75 years ago, almost every American Chestnut tree in the country was wiped out by a foreign fungal disease. Since then, teams of horticulturists have worked hard to bring back the American Chestnut tree, but with improved disease resistance.

It worked. The new American Chestnut is even better than the original. It's easier to grow, but still gives you rich, flavorful chestnuts in the fall.

A mature tree can reach 70 feet and spread 50 feet or more.

The fruit is formed on drooping, yellow catkins that form feathery masses in late spring. Plant several chestnuts near each other to pollinate for fruit.

Trees usually start bearing the fuzzy fruit pods in 2-3 years when planted in full sun.