Type
blight-resistant hybrid, needs pollinizer
Chestnut variety
Dunstan Chestnut
A named hybrid line selected for large, sweet nuts and resistance to chestnut blight. Plant it with another compatible chestnut selection for dependable crops.
Season
fall
Best for
eastern home orchards and roasting
About Dunstan
Dunstan is a blight-resistant hybrid chestnut selected for large, sweet nuts and strong production. It is widely planted in eastern North America where American chestnut blight is a concern.
Growing Dunstan Chestnut
Use at least one genetically different chestnut for cross-pollination, preferably with overlapping bloom. Collect nuts promptly as burs open in fall, and protect young trees from deer and rodents.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all chestnut, see the complete guide.
How to grow ChestnutOther chestnut varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.