Layeroka Hybrid Chestnut

🌰 Layeroka Hybrid Chestnut (C. sativa × C. crenata)
Zones: 4–8 | Height: 30–50 ft | Spread: 25–35 ft | Growth Rate: Fast
Light: Full sun | Soil: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soils
Nut Drop Time: Mid to Late Fall

❄️ A Cold-Hardy Chestnut with European Flavor
The Layeroka Hybrid Chestnut is a tough, reliable performer bred from European and Chinese parentage—bringing the best of both worlds in hardiness and nut quality. Cold hardy to Zone 4a, it’s one of the most northern-adapted chestnuts available, perfect for growers and land managers pushing the climate boundary.

Its nuts are sweeter than traditional Chinese chestnuts, making them ideal for both human consumption and wildlife. With dependable yields and impressive adaptability, the Layeroka is a strong candidate for both orchards and food plot edges.

🌰 Why Choose the Layeroka:

• Hybrid vigor from European x Chinese lineage

• Produces sweet, high-quality nuts

• Extremely cold hardy — down to Zone 4a

• Excellent for northern orchards or wildlife applications

• Nuts attract deer, turkey, and other game species in mid to late fall

🛡️ Built to Thrive:
Whether you’re establishing a cold-climate orchard or enhancing wildlife food sources, the Layeroka is built to survive harsh winters and still produce a rewarding harvest.

🌲 Summary:
The Layeroka Hybrid Chestnut is a rugged and cold-tolerant tree that delivers delicious, sweet nuts and reliable performance even in northern regions. A smart pick for landowners seeking a chestnut that can handle the cold while supporting both habitat goals and seasonal harvests.