How do you typically go about protecting older, larger trees? Also, are rabbits and mice still a concern at that point?I have Chinese Chestnuts 14 years old. They are flat putting out the nuts now. Production began at about 4-5 years old and its still getting better. One thing to keep in mind is the ultimate size of Chinese Chestnuts. They are bigger trees that most people realize when full grown. Mine still have a lot of growing to do.
You must protect them. Even in areas where they don't get browsed, they will get rubbed in the fall. Best wishes.
How do you typically go about protecting older, larger trees? Also, are rabbits and mice still a concern at that point?
I forgot to mention one thing. I have had young chestnuts gnawed off below the ground line. Oaks too. But not much a guy can do about that.