Very large, round orange-brown nuts are larger than Colossal and ripen 2 weeks later. A good pollinizer for Colossal and others and a good choice if blight is likely to be a problem. Selected at U.C. Davis, CA from a seedling of Silverleaf. Okei Chestnuts have nuts that are of average quality with some tendancy to split, not a heavy yielder.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Needs pollinator. A good pollinizer for Colossal and others and a good choice if blight is likely to be a problem.
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 30' tall x 30 - 35' wide.
