{"title":"Nut Trees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bare-root-tree-offer\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBare Root Tree Savings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix and match eligible bare root trees: \u003cstrong\u003ebuy 3, save 5%\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003ebuy 10, save 15%\u003c\/strong\u003e; or \u003cstrong\u003ebuy 6 and receive free standard shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lower 48 only. Discounts and shipping thresholds are calculated separately from potted plants and perennials. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee complete shipping details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"seasonal-plant-offers\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Plant Offers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare root trees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix and match 3 eligible trees to save 5%, or 10 to save 15%. Orders with 6 eligible bare root trees ship free to the Lower 48. \u003cstrong\u003ePotted trees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders with 6 eligible potted trees ship free to the Lower 48. Quantities do not combine across plant types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore walnut, chestnut, almond and other available nut trees for home gardens and orchards. This mixed collection can include seasonal bare root trees and potted trees, giving gardeners options for different planting schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Nut Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm USDA zone, chill requirements and mature size before selecting a planting site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview pollination requirements; many nut trees benefit from or require a compatible partner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether the product is currently offered bare root or potted and review its shipping details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut trees are long-term additions to the landscape. Plan for mature canopy size, soil drainage and access for harvest before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-navigation-links\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-nut-trees\"\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Nut Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/walnut-trees\"\u003eWalnut Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bareroot-trees\"\u003eAll Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bare-root-planting-supplies\"\u003ePlanting Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-audit-guides=\"chestnut-2026-09\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChestnut Growing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/growing-and-cooking-chestnuts\"\u003egrowing, harvesting, and cooking chestnuts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"almond-all-in-one-semi-dwarf","title":"All-In-One Potted Almond Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll-In-One is a self-fruitful genetic semi-dwarf almond selected for sweet, flavorful kernels in soft shells. Its early spring flowers also give the tree ornamental value, while a hot summer is needed to mature the nut crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potted deciduous almond tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genetic semi-dwarf, commonly around 15 feet without size-control pruning; final size varies with rootstock, site, and care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–9 for this product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 300–400 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early fall; timing varies with climate and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft shells with sweet, flavorful kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; one tree can set nuts, with insect activity important during bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, well-drained soil, and enough summer heat to mature the crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment and while nuts develop; avoid waterlogged soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpected bearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often 3–5 years after planting; timing and crop size vary with tree age, weather, site, pollination, and care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing and Shopping Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/almond-growing-guide\"\u003ealmond growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting and care, then review \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/go-nuts-with-almonds\"\u003ealmond harvest, hulling, drying, and storage\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare this plant in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/almond-trees\"\u003eAlmond Trees collection\u003c\/a\u003e, browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/potted-fruit-trees\"\u003epotted fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bare-root-or-potted-nut-trees\"\u003enut trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almonds flower early, and open blossoms or developing nuts can be damaged by late frost. A protected site helps, but no placement eliminates weather risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This deciduous potted tree may arrive leafless while dormant. This does not by itself indicate that it is unhealthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon arrival:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect this live potted tree promptly. If it arrives damaged or in poor condition, contact \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/customer-service\"\u003eCustomer Service\u003c\/a\u003e within three days of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543552483441,"sku":"FT005","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/All_in_one_almond_tree_close_up.png?v=1747085678"},{"product_id":"colossal-chestnut-standard","title":"Colossal Chestnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eColossal Chestnut is named for a harvest designed to impress. Its medium-to-large nuts develop beneath protective burs and drop readily at maturity, revealing soft shells that are easier to work with than many traditional chestnuts. Once roasted, the kernels become sweet, tender, and satisfying, with the warm flavor that makes chestnuts such a distinctive autumn food. They can also be boiled, pureed, added to soups and stuffing, or ground for baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vigorous tree develops into a large, spreading, long-lived specimen, bringing shade and strong landscape presence along with its crop. Thought to combine Asian and European chestnut heritage, Colossal has become popular for reliable production and excellent nut quality. For gardeners with room for a pair of chestnuts, it offers the pleasure of a seasonal harvest rarely found fresh in ordinary stores and the beauty of a substantial edible shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil with generous room for the spreading canopy. Chestnuts do not tolerate persistently wet or strongly alkaline sites. Build a balanced scaffold structure while young and plan for mature size when choosing the location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColossal requires a different compatible chestnut nearby for cross-pollination. Nevada is the recommended partner carried in this collection; planting both creates the pollen exchange needed for dependable nut set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eColossal Chestnut Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-large chestnuts with soft shells that release readily from the burs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, tender, and richly nutty when roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasting, boiling, purees, soups, stuffing, and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a different compatible chestnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nevada-chestnut-standard\"\u003eNevada Chestnut\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil, ample mature room, and careful handling around spiny burs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colossal traces to an old Nevada County, California, orchard planted with European and Asian chestnuts supplied by pioneer nurseryman Felix Gillet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543583907953,"sku":"FT110","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT110.png?v=1776652141"},{"product_id":"nevada-chestnut-standard","title":"Nevada Chestnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eNevada Chestnut combines sweet, flavorful nuts with an especially important role in a productive home chestnut planting. Its soft-shelled nuts are approachable to crack and become tender and richly nutty when roasted, while also lending themselves to boiling, purees, stuffing, soups, and baking. The tree develops into a strong, long-lived specimen with attractive foliage and a broad canopy, contributing shade and structure to the landscape as it matures. Nevada is often selected alongside Colossal because the two provide compatible pollen for one another, turning a pair of handsome trees into a functional nut orchard. The autumn ritual is part of the appeal: burs open, nuts fall, and the fresh crop can go directly from the ground to the roasting pan. For gardeners with appropriate soil and room for two trees, Nevada offers both useful pollination and a rewarding harvest of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil with generous room for mature growth. Nevada is not tolerant of alkaline conditions, so confirm the planting site before committing. Establish strong scaffold branches while young and avoid persistently wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNevada requires a different compatible chestnut for cross-pollination. Colossal is the recommended partner carried in this collection, and the two should be planted within normal pollen-moving distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNevada Chestnut Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft-shelled chestnuts produced in protective spiny burs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, tender, and richly nutty when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasting, boiling, purees, stuffing, soups, and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a different compatible chestnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/colossal-chestnut-standard\"\u003eColossal Chestnut\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires slightly acidic, well-drained soil; avoid alkaline and waterlogged sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nevada is valued both for its own crop and as the essential pollen partner commonly planted with Colossal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543584792689,"sku":"FT111","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/nevada-chestnut-tree-standard.jpg?v=1771996395"},{"product_id":"walnut-franquette-standard","title":"Franquette Walnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eFranquette is a classic walnut for gardeners who value late spring growth, high-quality nuts, and the grandeur of a true shade tree. Its well-sealed, relatively thin-shelled walnuts hold light kernels with rich, buttery flavor, making them excellent for fresh eating, baking, roasting, and storage. The variety is especially notable for leafing out later than many English walnuts, a trait that can help its developing growth avoid some spring frost events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time, Franquette becomes a large, handsome tree with a broad green canopy and strong ornamental presence. Although production may be more measured than some modern commercial varieties, the nut quality and dependable late-season character give it lasting orchard value. For a home planting with generous room—and especially as a companion to Chandler—Franquette offers heritage, useful pollen timing, flavorful kernels, and the enduring appeal of a substantial walnut tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and deep, well-drained soil with ample space for a standard tree on Paradox rootstock. Establish strong scaffold branches while young and site the tree well away from structures, paving, and small garden areas that could be shaded as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranquette is self-fruitful, but the confirmed sheet recommends Chandler as a pollenizer for higher yields, particularly while trees are young. Together they create a complementary walnut planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFranquette Walnut Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-sealed, relatively thin-shelled walnuts with high-quality kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, buttery, and crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, roasting, confections, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e October through November, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 700–1,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard on Paradox rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; best production with Chandler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-chandler-standard\"\u003eChandler Walnut\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow extensive mature space and use structural pruning while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franquette originated in France and takes its name from the local grower associated with the original late-leafing walnut selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543615627377,"sku":"FT216","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Franquette_Walnut_Tree.png?v=1747085424"},{"product_id":"walnut-ambassador-standard","title":"Ambassador Walnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmbassador is a walnut built for colder orchard climates, combining a stately landscape presence with dependable crops of flavorful nuts. The medium-to-large walnuts have well-sealed, relatively easy-to-crack shells surrounding plump, light-colored kernels with a mild, buttery taste. They are satisfying eaten fresh and equally useful for baking, roasting, granola, confections, and cool-season storage. As the tree matures, its broad leafy canopy becomes an attractive shade feature, giving it value long before every nut is gathered. Young trees are known for setting worthwhile crops, while the variety’s Carpathian heritage contributes the cold hardiness that makes Ambassador especially appealing where winter conditions are severe. For gardeners with room for a full-sized walnut, this variety offers both practical harvests and the lasting character of a substantial orchard tree—one that can anchor an edible landscape for many seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and deep, well-drained soil with generous space for the standard canopy on Paradox rootstock. Walnuts develop into large trees and should be located away from buildings and small garden beds. Structural pruning while young helps create strong scaffold branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmbassador is self-fruitful and can set a good crop alone. Another compatible walnut nearby can increase pollen availability and may support overall production while adding a second nut or harvest profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAmbassador Walnut Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-large walnuts with well-sealed shells and plump, light kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, buttery, and crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, roasting, granola, confections, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-September to early October, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 600 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard on Paradox rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another compatible walnut may improve production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-chandler-standard\"\u003eChandler\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-franquette-standard\"\u003eFranquette\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow ample mature space and establish strong scaffold branches while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambassador was developed in Idaho as a cold-hardy Carpathian hybrid for severe winter climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543616020593,"sku":"FT218","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT218.jpg?v=1747085422"},{"product_id":"walnut-chandler-standard","title":"Chandler Walnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eChandler is the walnut that helped define premium California nut quality. Its large, well-sealed nuts contain light-colored kernels with rich, buttery flavor, and the relatively thin shells make the harvest approachable for home use. The kernels are excellent fresh, toasted, baked into breads and desserts, scattered over salads, or stored for winter cooking. Chandler is also valued for heavy production and a somewhat more manageable habit than many other commercial walnut varieties, though it still develops into a substantial orchard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate leaf-out helps reduce exposure to spring frost, while the lush canopy supplies handsome summer shade. For gardeners with the climate and space for a full-sized walnut, Chandler offers a proven combination of exceptional kernel quality, dependable productivity, and broad culinary usefulness—the same qualities that made it one of the most widely planted walnut cultivars in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and deep, well-drained soil with generous room for the standard tree on Paradox rootstock. Train a strong framework while young and avoid sites where the eventual canopy or roots will crowd buildings, paving, or intensive garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChandler is self-fruitful, but the confirmed sheet recommends Franquette as a pollenizer for the best production. Their complementary pollen timing makes the two a purposeful walnut pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChandler Walnut Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, well-sealed walnuts with light-colored kernels and relatively thin shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, buttery, crisp, and premium quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, roasting, baking, salads, confections, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e October through November, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 700–1,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard on Paradox rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; best production with Franquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-franquette-standard\"\u003eFranquette Walnut\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide substantial mature space and establish a strong permanent branch framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chandler was named for W. 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