CHESTNUT - REILLY
By Couleur CC0 1.0 (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Castanea sativa
Description
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.
| Image | Price | Avail. | Propagation | Size | Buy Options |
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$46.95 | 0 | Grafted | Large |
*Pollinate with another chestnut variety In Production |
Plant Information or Specifications
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Nutrition Fat High (#NutritionFatHigh)
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+10m
Plants required to Pollinate
1+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Yes (Often below -2)
Amount of leaves in Winter?
No Leaves (Deciduous)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
2-3 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
March, April, May
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