A shrubby relative of the chestnut, Allegheny Chinkapins are an adaptable component of a food forest landscape! The nuts are much smaller and sweeter than typical chestnuts, and it has the form of a large shrub rather than a large spreading tree. They bear early and prolifically as well, often bending low to the ground with their bounty. Great for roasting and even snacking on raw. Turkeys especially love them so they are great for wildlife or hunting plots! Quite tolerant of chestnut blight, since they keep sending up new shoots that bear early and often. Good drought tolerance.
Zones 6-10
Ships as a dormant bare root plant
A shrubby relative of the chestnut, Allegheny Chinkapins are an adaptable component of a food forest landscape! The nuts are much smaller and sweeter than typical chestnuts, and it has the form of a large shrub rather than a large spreading tree. They bear early and prolifically as well, often bending low to the ground with their bounty. Great for roasting and even snacking on raw. Turkeys especially love them so they are great for wildlife or hunting plots! Quite tolerant of chestnut blight, since they keep sending up new shoots that bear early and often. Good drought tolerance.
Zones 6-10
Ships as a dormant bare root plant
