Stark® Choice Chestnut Tree

Description

True chestnut taste. This excellent Japanese/European cross bears consistent, heavy crops of medium-to-large nuts. Vigorous, attractive tree reaches 25-30 feet. Bears in 3-4 years. Ripens in late September. Grafted. For proper pollination, plant two seedlings or a grafted chestnut variety.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	Cream
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	Smooth
Years to Bear	3 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 9

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43215

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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.