Bouche de Bétizac Chestnut Tree Seeds (Castanea crenata × sativa)
Bouche de Bétizac Chestnut Tree Seeds (Castanea crenata × sativa)
Blight-resistant, bountiful, and orchard-ready.
The Bouche de Bétizac Chestnut (Castanea crenata × sativa) is a hybrid developed in France in the 1960s by crossing Japanese and European chestnut trees. This cross produces excellent disease resistance, rapid growth, and heavy crops of large, sweet nuts. Ideal for home growers, wildlife habitat projects, and commercial orchards, it is one of the most reliable chestnut varieties available today.
Why Choose Bouche de Bétizac?
- Hybrid bred for durability, nut quality, and resistance to blight
- Produces large, easy-to-peel nuts with rich, sweet flavor
- Fast-growing tree with strong form and resilience
- Well-suited for orchards, reforestation, food forests, and wildlife plantings
Growing Details
- Botanical Name: Castanea crenata × sativa
- Germination Rate: 98%
- Harvest Year: 2024
- Seed Source: Washington, USA
- Stratification: 90–120 days cold stratification required
- USDA Zones: 5–8
- Soil: Loamy, well-drained; tolerates varied conditions
- Light: Full sun
- Mature Size: 40–60 ft tall × 30–50 ft wide
- Growth Rate: 2–3 ft per year under good conditions
- Lifespan: 80–150 years
- Packet Sizes: 5, 10, 25, 40, or 100 seeds
FAQ
Can Bouche de Bétizac be grown from seed?
Yes. After 90–120 days of cold, moist stratification, plant 1–2 inches deep in spring. Seedlings establish readily.
How fast will it grow?
Expect 2–3 feet of growth per year once established.
Are the nuts edible?
Yes. Bouche de Bétizac chestnuts are large, easy to peel, and valued for their sweet flavor in roasting, baking, and fresh eating.
Related Chestnut Seeds
- Chinese Chestnut Tree Seeds (Castanea mollissima)
- Silverleaf Japanese Chestnut Tree Seeds (Castanea crenata var. Silverleaf)
- Dunstan Chestnut Tree Seeds (Castanea dentata × mollissima)
Evergreen Seed Co. is trusted by growers nationwide for rare and resilient tree seeds. Each batch is carefully sourced, tested, and packaged with full planting instructions.
FAQ
FAQ
Do you pre-stratify the seeds?
Most of our seeds are not pre-stratified. We ship them unstratified so you can control germination timing based on your local growing season. We sell to all 50 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and since each region has different planting windows, pre-stratifying would risk seeds germinating in transit or before you're ready to plant.
True stratification requires cold, moist conditions, which can lead to premature sprouting or mold if not timed properly. To avoid this, we store most seeds in dry cold conditions to preserve viability — but this does not initiate stratification.
Do any of your seeds need to stay moist? (Recalcitrant seeds)
Yes — some species we offer are recalcitrant, meaning they must remain moist to stay viable and cannot be dried out. Examples include: Chestnut, Hazelnut, Paw Paw, etc.
These seeds are shipped in moist cold storage and are clearly labeled on the product page when applicable. Please refrigerate immediately upon arrival and follow included care instructions.
Do you ship internationally?
We currently ship to the United States and Canada only. Unfortunately, we cannot ship to other countries without a phytosanitary certificate, which is required by most international customs agencies.
If you're interested in shipping outside North America, please contact us. Note that a phytosanitary certificate typically adds $60–$80 USD per seed type and must be arranged in advance.
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & Packaging
Hand-packed in resealable zipper kraft paper seed bags
Stratification and planting instructions included with every order
1 free bonus seed pack included with every order
Ships within 3–5 business days via USPS
Return Policy
Return Policy
Due to the nature of our products, we do not accept returns on seeds.
However, if your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days and we’ll make it right.
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