Our earliest ripening grafted variety. Very dependable producer in cool regions. Large nuts of good flavor on a vigorous, upright tree. Precoce Migoule chestnut is a good pollenizer for Colossal and others. Blight resistant. European x Japanese hybrid.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Needs pollinator. Produces abundant pollen for Colossal and others.
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 40' tall x 25 - 30' wide.