Colossal Seedling Chestnut

Scientific Name: Castanea 'Colossal' seedling

Also Known As

Castanea 'Colossal Seedling'

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'-50'
W: 25'-50'

planting zones

5a-9b

Colossal Seedling Chestnut plant details

Colossal Seedling Chestnut is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colossal Seedling Chestnut

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT - 50 FT - wide, 25 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colossal Seedling Chestnut

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

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the largest chestnuts, this picturesque, wide spreading tree with its dentate leathery leaves and showy male catkins can reach 25-50' or larger at maturity. The original 'Colossal' tree was planted in California 1890 and was over 70' in 2000. This hybrid of Japanese and European Chestnuts is extremely productive with large sweet nuts that are consistently rated the best in taste tests; they are also easy to peel. This cultivar does show blight resistance. Two are needed for some pollination, but to really achieve high yields a pollinizer such as 'Maraval' or other suitable cultivar is required. Nuts that are not eaten soon after harvest can be bagged and refrigerated for later use. S/M