The catalog/Species
Castanea spp.
Genus-level entry. These cultivars are recorded under Castanea with no species — typically inter-species hybrids or supplier listings without an extracted species name.
2 cultivars
Cultivars
PL#3629
'Colossal'
Castanea
Thought to be a hybrid of Asian and European chestnuts. High quality medium to large size nuts fall easily from hull, are easy to peel. Large, long-lived, spreading tree. 400-500 hours. Pollenized by Nevada or Colossal seedling.
PL#3630
'Nevada'
Castanea
Pollenizer for Colossal - also a good producer. One Nevada can pollenize 8 to 10 Colossal trees. Not tolerant of alkaline soil. 400-500 hours. Pollenized by Colossal.