Fairly early ripening of very large, shiny reddish brown nuts of good quality. Vigorous when young, would make a good timber tree. Resistance to blight, anthracnose, and phytopthera. Marsol Chestnut is a pollinator variety originally selected in France.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Needs pollinator. Excellent pollinizer.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, mildly acidic soils and good drainage.
CHILL HOURS: Medium: 1000 - 1200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. Resistance to blight, anthracnose, and phytopthera.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 60' tall x 40' wide.