Name: Colossal Chestnut Tree
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 3.4 (7 reviews)

Description

Sweet flavor and smooth texture. This hearty variety produces large nuts — 14-18 per pound! Originates from Nevada City, CA. Introduced in 1925. Hybrid chestnut. Cold-hardy. Ripens in mid to late September. Pollen sterile. For proper pollination, plant two or more Chestnut Seedling Pollinators or other chestnut varieties.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	Cream, White
Bloom Time	Early
Fruit Color	Brown
Fruit Size	Large
Hardiness Zone Range	4 - 8
Pollination	Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest	Mid-late September

Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	5.5 - 6.5
Taste	Mild, Sweet
Texture	Smooth
Years to Bear	3 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

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Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.