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Nevada Chestnut

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(Castanea spp., probably sativa x crenata or mollisima) Nevada chestnut is a a sativa hybrid that originated in California. It is a very good pollinizer and considered the standard pollinizer for Colossal chestnut. The male flowers (catkins) are very bushy (long stamens) with abundant pollen.

The tree is very vigorous and upright growing. It produces medium to large nuts that ripen very late.

If you are planting Colossal chestnuts, you seriously want to consider planting at least one of these as a pollinizer.

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Botanical Name

Castanea spp. 'Nevada'

Zone

5-8, tolerates heat well, producing bigger nuts

Chill Hours

300-500

Soil

Well drained, mildly acidic (pH 4.5-6.5), drought tolerant, not flood tolerant

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Pollination

Good pollenizer, recommended for Colossal

Years to Bear

3-5

Form

Very vigorous and upright, deciduous form

Height

40-60 feet

Spread

Medium

Bloom

Large showy creamy yellow-white blossoms emerge in June, early season

Ripening Time

Late season ripening

Fruit

Medium to large, dark, good tasting nuts, easy to peel

Pollinator Friendly

Yes, especially honey bees

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