Pure American Program: Order Online Beginning February 1

Published January 16, 2018

This program was a great success and has already sold out.
Look for this opportunity again in February 2019.

Beginning this February, The American Chestnut Foundation will once again be selling pure American seedlings in bundles of 10, 25, and 50. Purchases can be made online and membership is not required to buy the seedlings. However, if you’d like to become a member of TACF and support our mission to return the iconic chestnut to its native range, please click the “Membership” button on the store page.

Growing pure American chestnut trees is a wonderful learning experience. Some will survive many years and may produce seeds. However, the trees will eventually become infected by the blight fungus and some may not survive.

Order between February 1 and March 31 (while supplies last) on our website at www.tacf.org. Click the “Pure American Seedling Sale” button to place your order.

This is a very popular program and the seedlings sell out quickly.

Distribution range is limited to states east of the Mississippi (no exceptions).

PRICING FOR PURE AMERICAN SEEDLINGS:
Only sold in quantities of 10, 25, 50; shipping included
Shipped by FedEx (no PO Box delivery, street address only)
10 seedlings – $65.00
25 seedlings – $150.00
50 seedlings – $250.00

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