Chinese Chestnut TreeDisease Resistant Chestnuts You Can Grow in Your Backyard! Bring back the timeless American tradition of growing chestnuts by planting your very own Chinese Chestnut Tree: Disease resistant: Though blight may be a problem with American chestnuts, the Chinese Chestnut Tree is resistant and strong. Easy to grow: Chestnuts do very well growing on their own, so theres no need to worry about maintenance. Delicious, healthy nuts: Low fat chestnuts are great