One of our best producers with a large, dark brown, sweet nut that peels very well. Small tree form that is narrow and upright. An excellent pollen producer for Colossal and others. Silverleaf chestnut is a widely adapted and blight resistant tree. Early ripening. In California, some of its largest nuts have split husks but that hasn't been a problem here in the Northwest. Also known as the variety 'Eurobella". May be Japanese x European x Chinkapin.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Needs pollinator. Excellent 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: Good. Blight resistant.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 40' tall x 20' wide.
