🌰 October Drop American Hybrid Chestnut
[(C. dentata × C. mollissima) × (C. dentata × C. mollissima)]
Zones: 4–8 | Height: 50-60 ft | Spread: 30–40 ft | Growth Rate: Fast
Light: Full sun | Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Nut Drop Time: October to Early November
🏞️ Product Description:
The October Drop American Hybrid Chestnut is a high-performance wildlife tree bred from a mix of American and Chinese chestnut genetics, making it both blight resistant and highly productive. With sweet, protein-rich nuts dropping from October through early November, this hybrid is a late-season powerhouse for feeding whitetails and upland game when pressure is high and natural food is scarce.
Hardy, fast-growing, and drought-tolerant, it’s the ideal fit for food plots, hunting setups, and habitat enhancement across a wide range of soil and climate conditions.
🦌 Sweet Protein. Peak Attraction.
Chestnuts are one of the most preferred natural foods for deer, and this variety delivers just when you need it—mid to late hunting season. Its consistent nut drop and excellent palatability help hold deer to your land while improving herd nutrition when it matters most.
🌳 Why Grow October Drop American Hybrid Chestnut?
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Late drop timing: October through early November
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Blight-resistant thanks to Chinese/American hybrid genetics
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Produces sweet, high-energy chestnuts deer can’t resist
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Fast-growing and drought-tolerant once established
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Excellent choice for food plots, timber edges, and wildlife corridors
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Plant in full sun for best growth and nut production
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Space 30–40 ft apart for orchard or plot-style layout
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Begins producing nuts in as little as 3-5 years with good care
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Water during dry periods in the first 1–2 years
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Protect young trees from deer browse with tubes
🛡️ Upgrade with a Tree Survival Kit — Includes 1-Year Tree Guarantee:
Maximize survival and growth by pairing this tree with our Tree Survival Kit, which includes a deer-protection tube, a plastic weed mat to lock in moisture, and a 2-year slow-release fertilizer pack. Buying it with your tree activates our 1-year replacement guarantee.
🌿 Summary:
The October Drop American Hybrid Chestnut is a late-season food source built for serious wildlife managers. Fast-growing, blight-resistant, and highly attractive to deer, it brings dependable nutrition and action just in time for the rut.
Late drop. Big draw. Built for the hunt.
