Colossal Chestnut

Scientific Name: Castanea 'Colossal'

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'-35'
W: 25'-35'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Colossal Chestnut plant details

Colossal Chestnut is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colossal Chestnut

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT - 35 FT - wide, 25 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colossal Chestnut

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I know this picture is not in focus, but at least you get the idea; these Chestnut trees bear large nuts at a young age (many are bearing in the nursery row). The tree may get to be 35' and would be classified an attractive shade tree. Also you need two for pollenization unless you have a neighbor with a chestnut (Castanea). Don't mix this up with Aesculus--horsechestnut and not edible. zone 5