Type
Chinese chestnut, needs pollinizer
Chestnut variety
Qing Chestnut
A well-known Chinese chestnut cultivar valued for good nut quality and chestnut-blight resistance. Its nuts are sweet and useful for roasting or cooking.
Season
mid fall
Best for
blight-prone areas and roasting
About Qing
Qing is a Chinese chestnut cultivar valued for large nuts, sweet flavor, and reliable cropping. Chinese chestnuts generally offer strong resistance to chestnut blight.
Growing Qing Chestnut
Plant Qing with another compatible Chinese or hybrid chestnut because it needs cross-pollination. Give it full sun and well-drained, acidic to slightly acidic soil, then gather nuts as the burs open.
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.