The Sleeping Giant chestnut is a robust Chinese/American hybrid known for its cold tolerance, strong blight resistance, and consistent nut production. It’s a favorite among growers in colder climates, thriving in USDA Zones 4–8. Our bare root Sleeping Giant trees are grown in custom air pruning beds and hand-dug while dormant, giving them a healthy root system that helps them wake up strong in spring.
Expect high yields of large, sweet nuts with an upright, vigorous growth habit—making Sleeping Giant a dependable performer in diverse soil types and weather conditions. Questions. Email us at [email protected]
Chestnuts are back—and we’re here to connect the growers with the eaters, the farmers with the chefs, and the dreamers with the doers. United Chestnuts is on a mission to make this resilient tree visible, viable, and collaborative—nationwide. Explore the Branching Out: Growing Together podcast, behind-the-scenes videos, resources and fresh chestnut content at unitedchestnuts.com. Let’s grow the future, one nut at a time.