Large, sweet, easy peeling variety from Northern Italy. Plump, rounded nuts in well filled burrs. Marron di Val di Susa Chestnut ripens well in cool Northern regions despite it being a late ripener. Burrs often drop before opening, protecting nuts from predation by wildlife. Good pollinator.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Needs pollinator. Michael says it is NOT pollen sterile, contrary to previous listings. It is a decent pollen producer.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, mildly acidic soils and good drainage.
CHILL HOURS: Medium: 1000 - 1200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average. Blight suseptible.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 60' tall x 40' wide.
