Dunstan Chestnut

[Tstone]

I ordered 3 dunstans from the realtree nurseries this year. Just wondering if anyone has done business with them and if so how are they doing? Im thinking of potting them for the first year then planting them next spring. I was told they are a fast growing high producing tree only 3-5 years after planting. Any info or photos on this subject would be helpful.

[BigGuyNY]

• I have purchased a number of them from walmart.  I would put them in the ground this year because IMO there isn't any benefit to keeping them in the pot.  Remember that they love slightly acidic soil.   

[Tstone]

dose all super center walmarts in N.Y. carrie the Dunstan chestnut? I live in Madison county but don't remember seeing them last year.

[BigGuyNY]

Here is the link to last years stores that carried them (this years list is not out yet) I usually find out the delivery date and go as soon as I can because they sell out quick. Make sure you protect them because the deer will destroy them.

http://www.realtreenursery.com/Images/Realtree%20Nursery%20at%20Walmart%20Delivery%20Spring%202013.pdf

[BigGuyNY]

Just relized NY stores didn't have them last year. Hopefully they will this year. Luckily for me there are 2 stores (1 in PA and 1 in NJ) that carry them between my home and my property

[G-Man]

They are very fast growing trees..99%american chestnut. i would get them in the ground in a tree tube if possible. can and do grow 2-5ft a year. Remember1 of every 4 trees in the northeast was once an american chestnut. they were once considered weed trees.