Very high quality, reddish brown nuts are late ripening, yet do ripen sufficiently here in the Northern edge of chestnut culture. Belle Epine Chestnut trees have good disease resistance and make an excellent pollinator. In the North, nuts come down still in the husk, protecting their seeds from jays and squirrels.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Excellent pollinator. Partially self fertile and used as a pollinator for other late chestnuts such as Marival and Marigoule.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer.
CHILL HOURS: Medium: 1000 - 1200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 60' quickly
