🌰 Morse Hybrid Chestnut ((C. dentata × C. mollissima) × C. dentata × C. mollissima)
Zones: 4–9 | Height: 30–60 ft | Spread: 25–40 ft | Growth Rate: Very Fast
Light: Full sun | Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Nut Drop Time: September to October
🏞️ Product Description:
The Morse Hybrid Chestnut is a powerhouse wildlife tree that blends American and Chinese chestnut genetics for fast growth, heavy yields, and exceptional early-season attraction. Dropping nuts from September through October, this tree is ideal for early hunting setups and wildlife-focused habitat builds.
Its slightly smaller-sized chestnuts are still packed with energy and are a favorite among both whitetails and wild turkeys, making it one of the most versatile mast producers you can plant.
🦌 Early Drop. Big Draw. Turkey Approved.
While whitetails can’t resist the sweet, high-carb chestnuts, the smaller nut size of the Morse Hybrid makes it especially accessible to turkeys and upland birds, adding major diversity to your food plot strategy. Quick to establish and highly attractive, this tree is built for results.
🌳 Why Grow Morse Hybrid Chestnut?
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Fast-growing hybrid of American and Chinese chestnut
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Drops high-value nuts early—September into October
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Small chestnuts are ideal for both deer and turkeys
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Blight-tolerant and highly adaptable
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Strong early-season draw for hunting or habitat building
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Plant in full sun for fastest growth and best nut production
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Space 25–40 ft apart
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Requires at least two chestnut trees for cross-pollination
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Water during dry periods for the first 1–2 years
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Protect from deer browse with tubes
🛡️ Upgrade with a Tree Survival Kit — Includes 1-Year Tree Guarantee:
Maximize growth and nut production with our optional Tree Survival Kit, which includes deer protection, a weed-suppressing plastic mat, and a 2-year slow-release fertilizer pack. When purchased with your tree, it also activates our 1-year replacement guarantee.
🌿 Summary:
The Morse Hybrid Chestnut is a must-have tree for serious land managers. With early-season nut drop, fast growth, and appeal to both deer and turkeys, it offers some of the best multi-species attraction of any mast tree.
Early drop. Turkey & deer favorite. Built for action.
