Fruit Trees
Castanea spp. 'Colossal' (Chesnut Seedling)
Castanea sativa x crenata 'Colossal'
Also known as Colossal Chestnut
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About This Plant
Castanea spp. 'Colossal' (Chesnut Seedling), 'Colossal', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
A productive fruit tree for the home orchard. Plant where fruit will be welcomed , birds and squirrels enjoy the harvest as much as we do.
Full sun suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Most fruit trees benefit from spring pruning to maintain shape and fruit production. Watch for typical orchard pests: codling moth, aphids, scale.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Castanea sativa x crenata 'Colossal'
- Common name
- Colossal Chestnut
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 40-60 feet tall × 30-50 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Early summer
- Bloom color
- White, Pink
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- 🌱 Edible: Seeds
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