Description
3 – Chinese Chestnut
3 – Highbush Blueberry
3 – American Elderberry
Unlock the ultimate in homestead productivity with our Fruit & Nut Pack, your shortcut to a thriving, food-producing landscape that builds resilience against rising costs and uncertain times. These carefully curated, compatible species aren’t just plants—they’re investments in your family’s nutrition, wildlife habitat, and long-term sustainability, allowing you to grow nutrient-dense foods without relying on stores or chemicals. Say goodbye to bland supermarket produce and hello to fresh, organic abundance that snowballs your self-sufficiency efforts, all while saving you big on individual plant prices.
If you shopped around and bought these conservation-grade bare root plants (1′-2′ size) individually from various nurseries, you’d easily pay $150–$250+ total for the same 9 plants—often $15–$30+ each for comparable Chinese Chestnuts, Highbush Blueberries, and American Elderberries; making this pack an incredible bargain that puts serious savings right back in your pocket for more homestead upgrades.
This package is best grown in a massive range of zones 4-8. Conservation Grade bare root plants 1′-2′ tall
Chinese Chestnut – Castanea mollissima
USDA 4-8
The Chinese chestnut, it produces a delicious large nut that makes for great snacking on a cold winter day. A large tree that can reach heights of 40′-60′ tall and wide. Normally it is much smaller at around a 20′-25′ height and width. Slow to medium growth like all nuts tend to be but produces for decades on end. This is a highly blight resistant tree that should be planted in pairs or groups to ensure pollination. Nuts usually begin dropping around 5-6 years. Again, if you are looking for a food source that will reliably produce calories on your land with little to no maintenance and effort, nut trees are where it’s at! You will have to contend with all kinds of wildlife for these tasty nuts because everyone wants them. Once your tree starts producing, plant the nuts to grow hundreds more trees! Bare root seedling 1′-2′ conservation grade.
Highbush Blueberry – Vaccinium corymbosum
USDA 4-8
Bursting with juicy, antioxidant-rich berries, these bushes offer multiple harvests for fresh eating, smoothies, or jams, while their acid-loving nature improves soil health in guild plantings. They attract bees and birds, adding to your ecosystem’s vitality, and their stunning autumn colors make them a low-maintenance landscaping star that feeds your family and feathered friends alike. Bare root tree Conservation Grade 1′-2′.
American Elderberry – Sambucus canadensis
USDA 3-9
Renowned for immune-supporting berries used in syrups, teas, and pies, these fast-growing shrubs deliver high yields with minimal effort, thriving in moist areas to prevent erosion and boost wetland habitats. They draw in pollinators and songbirds, promoting a balanced, self-sustaining yard that cuts feed costs for backyard chickens or wild visitors. Bare root tree Conservation Grade 1′-2′.
For best results, plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade, mulch generously to retain moisture and suppress weeds, and water regularly during the first year to establish strong roots—no synthetic fertilizers needed for these resilient growers. Remember the permaculture wisdom: first they sleep, then they creep, then they leap into bountiful production. Add this pack to your cart now and plant your way to greater food security and eco-friendly prosperity!
