Colossal Chestnut Tree

Colossal Chestnut TreeColossal chestnut trees are known for producing sweet, flavorful nuts with soft shells that are easy to crack and enjoy. This vigorous, long lived tree develops into a large, spreading specimen that offers both productive harvests and attractive landscape value. Believed to be an Asian and European chestnut hybrid, Colossal combines excellent nut quality with reliable performance in a wide range of climates. The medium to large nuts drop easily from

Colossal chestnut trees are known for producing sweet, flavorful nuts with soft shells that are easy to crack and enjoy. This vigorous, long-lived tree develops into a large, spreading specimen that offers both productive harvests and attractive landscape value. Believed to be an Asian and European chestnut hybrid, Colossal combines excellent nut quality with reliable performance in a wide range of climates. The medium to large nuts drop easily from their hulls at maturity, making harvest simpler for home growers and orchardists alike. With consistent yields and high-quality chestnuts, Colossal is a popular choice for those looking to grow chestnuts for fresh eating or roasting.

• Zones: 5-9
• Chill hours: 400-600
• Harvest: September 15 - October 10
• Looks: Soft-shelled chestnuts.
• Personality: Sweet, flavorful nuts.
• Facts of note: High-quality medium to large nuts fall easily from the hull. The tree is large, spreading, and long-lived. Thought to be an Asian/European chestnut hybrid.
• Pollination: Pollenized by ‘Nevada’ chestnut. One ‘Nevada’ tree can pollenize 8-10 ‘Colossal’ trees.

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