(Japanese x European) Parent tree produces exceptionally big nuts of good quality; approx. 14-18 nuts per pound. Very productive. Early ripening, easy peeling, popular orchard variety. Does best in warm climate regions. Seedlings start producing 8-10 years after planting. Drops nuts around the time of the first frost.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Mid-June/Early July. Plant 2 or more seedlings for cross pollination or 1 or more good pollen producing grafted varieties – Precoce Migoule, Belle Epine, and Nevada are all good pollinators for Colossal.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, mildly acidic soils and good drainage.
CHILL HOURS: Medium: 1000 - 1200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Blight resistant.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 25 - 30' tall x 30 - 35' wide.
