The heaviest yielding chestnut variety. The tree produces medium sized nuts of average quality. Very dependable, cool climate variety from Centralia, WA. Prolific Chestnut is not suitable in the Eastern USA where blight can be a problem. Seedlings start producing 4-8yrs after planting. Grafted/Layered trees start producing 3-5yrs after planting.
ZONE: 7-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late June to Mid-July. Not a reliable 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: Below average. Not blight resistant. Pure European Chestnuts are blight susceptible and are only recommended for the Western United States where blight does not occur.
SPACING: 20'-35’ from the centers, if room permits.
