The hybrid American chestnut tree has revolutionized chestnut cultivation across the United States, offering high-quality nuts and exceptional blight resistance. With its bright green foliage, fast growth rate, and upright habit, this deciduous tree not only enhances landscapes but also provides ample shade. Blooming from April to June, the tree produces stunning white flowers that mature into large brown nuts, ready for harvest in September and October. Once critically endangered due to a blight brought by Chinese chestnut trees, the American chestnut has been revived thanks to this hybrid, which is genetically engineered to resist blight while restoring chestnut populations across north America. This tree is perfect for nut enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike, producing crunchy, sweet nuts that are delicious raw, roasted, or in soups and desserts. It's also a favorite for attracting deer, squirrels, wild turkeys, and bears. Hybrid American chestnuts are highly productive, bearing fruit in just 1-3 years. Mature trees, which can reach 40-60 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide, can produce 20 lbs. of nuts after 10 years, increasing to 50-100 lbs. over time. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, these trees prefer full sun and well-draining soil, requiring ample water, especially during their first year, to establish strong roots. Planting at least two trees will enhance nut production.