Eaton Chestnut Tree
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Description
Grow healthy, low-fat chestnuts! Tree resembles Chinese chestnut trees with ornamental, glossy leaves. Attractive white catkins bloom in spring. Medium- to large-size nuts have excellent flavor and sweetness. Taste is comparable to American chestnuts. Averages more than 30 nuts per pound. Keeps well. Originates from Connecticut. Hybrid chestnut. Disease-resistant to chestnut blight. Cold-hardy. Ripens in late September. For proper pollination, plant two selected seedlings or a grafted chestnut variety.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 4 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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