A chestnut tree is a fast growing, long lived, large deciduous tree that produces abundant crops of nuts during Autumn. Although regarded as a cold climate tree chestnuts can be grown in the subtropics provided they have well-drained soils to minimize their susceptibility to Phytophthora. Planting 2 varieties will ensure well-filled nut burrs. Seedling chestnuts are worthy of consideration and can start cropping after 4 years. Nuts are produced inside a very prickly husk, which splits open to reveal the nuts when they are ripe. Nuts are large, brown and shiny. Chestnuts are best eaten either boiled or roasted. To prepare them, boil whole in their shells for about 30 minutes, once they are cooked, cut the soft shell and the kernel can be scooped out. To roast them in the oven, open fire or microwave be sure to pierce the outer shell to prevent them from exploding. After cooking remove the outer shell and inner bitter tasting skin before eating.
This European chestnut produces large sweet nuts, the kind found sold in fruit markets. Seedlings are relatively quick to bear and are generally more hardy and quick growing than Grafted trees.
6 L Bag | $17.90 AU | In Production | 
The Reilly originates from a planting made early this century on the Alstonville Plateau. A low chill variety that bears prolifically in Feb/March. Fair nut and keeping qualities.
175mm | $29.00 AU | In Production |
Large nut, very attractive dark red with a prominent stripe. Nuts free fall very early . Very precocious, usually cropping in the third year
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
An early variety from the Dandenong ranges in VIC. Originally of European origin it produces extra large dark coloured nuts. Upright habit, free falling nuts.
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
From Emerald Lake in the Dandenong region. It is a beautiful spreading tree that is almost weeping in habit. Very prolific, tends to bear heavily which greatly influences nut size. A distinctive orange-tan coloured nut without stripes. Evidence of Asian parentage.
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
Named after the founder of a nursery in the Dandenongs. An upright European tree with large to extra large nuts with only one nut to each burr. Dark glossy brown, thin shelled free falling nut.
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
This large nut from WA but originally of Italian origin. Fairly upright habit exhibiting Asian characteristics such as fine wood and pointy buds. Excellent quality.
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
| Height | Frost tol. | Pollination req'd | Evergreen/Deciduous | Harvest period |
| 30 | High | Beneficial | Deciduous | March - April |
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Planted 30 seedlings some 10 years ago. Very rapid growth, minimum care, a ridiculously abundant crop. Roasted nuts, delicious and nutritious. Good stock food for pigs, green nuts make a fabulous liqueur. Easy tree to grow but eventually huge in size. | David White - Mudgee, NSW 28-May-2006
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