Fruit Trees

Castanea spp. 'Colossal' (Chesnut Seedling)

Castanea sativa x crenata 'Colossal'

Also known as Colossal Chestnut

$8.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones4-8
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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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

Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Requires cross-pollination; plant at least two trees for nut set. Watch for chestnut blight; choose Chinese x American hybrid varieties for better resistance. Mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
  • 🌱 Edible: Seeds
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