Large, sweet, easy peeling variety from Northern Italy. Plump, rounded nuts in well filled burrs. Marron di Val di Susa Chestnut ripens well in cool Northern regions despite it being a late ripener. Burrs often drop before opening, protecting nuts from predation by wildlife. Good pollinator. Seedlings start producing 4-8yrs after planting. Grafted/Layered trees start producing 3-5yrs after planting.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late June to Mid-July. Good pollen producer. Needs a pollinator.
Grafted/Layered trees – Plant with at least 1 other pollinator to ensure good nut production.
Seedlings - Plant with 2 or more seedlings for cross pollination. Or plant with 1 or more good pollen producing grafted varieties.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, mildly acidic soils and good drainage.
CHILL HOURS: Medium: 400-500 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average, however, pure European Chestnuts are blight susceptible and are only recommended for the Western United States where blight does not occur.
SPACING: 12'-25’ from the centers, if room permits.
