Colossal chestnut trees are known for producing sweet, flavorful nuts with soft shells that are easy to crack and enjoy. This vigorous, long-lived tree develops into a large, spreading specimen that offers both productive harvests and attractive landscape value. Believed to be an Asian and European chestnut hybrid, Colossal combines excellent nut quality with reliable performance in a wide range of climates. The medium to large nuts drop easily from their hulls at maturity, making harvest simpler for home growers and orchardists alike. With consistent yields and high-quality chestnuts, Colossal is a popular choice for those looking to grow chestnuts for fresh eating or roasting.
- Zones: 5-9
- Chill hours: 400-600
- Harvest: September 15 – October 10
- Looks: Soft-shelled chestnuts.
- Personality: Sweet, flavorful nuts.
- Facts of note: High-quality medium to large nuts fall easily from the hull. The tree is large, spreading, and long-lived. Thought to be an Asian/European chestnut hybrid.
- Pollination: Pollenized by ‘Nevada’ chestnut. One ‘Nevada’ tree can pollenize 8-10 ‘Colossal’ trees.
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