Chestnut

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A reilly chestnut tree flowering even at a very young age because it is grafted

(2/4) A reilly chestnut tree flowering even at a very young age because it is grafted

Leaf of the Chestnut Reilly

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Chestnut - Reilly

Castanea sativa
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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.

$49.00 ($49.00-$79.00 choose a size)

Specifications of Chestnut - Reilly

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From GraftedLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)Learn about Pollination

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 Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5)

Fruiting/Harvest Months March, April, May

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Seaweed, Sulphur

Plant Width 6m+

Growth Rate Fast

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Nutrition Fat High
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Pollinators for the Chestnut - Reilly

Chestnuts can set some fruit on their ownbut an abundance of well filled nuts will set if you plant more than one. Choose another type from this list

Chestnut - April Gold

$74.00 ($49.00-$74.00 choose a size)

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.

Chestnut - Marone

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This large-nut was sourced from WA but is originally of Italian origin. Fairly upright habit exhibiting Asian characteristics such as fine wood and pointy buds. Excellent quality.
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Chestnut - seedling

$39.00 ($19.75-$39.00 choose a size)

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.
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Chestnut - Winchester

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A large low chill selection suitable for the sub tropics, sets well on its own but will benefit from cross pollination.
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Chestnut - Flemings Special

$89.00

A specially selected, budded cultivar. Produces large brown nuts with a predominant stripe. Excellent quality nut for roasting. In addition to their nuts, Chestnuts are valuable as ornamental trees for larger gardens. Prefers well drained, acid soils. Mid-season maturity.
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$74.00 ($69.00-$74.00 choose a size)

A very large nut with excellent flavour enclosed in a green prickly burr. Used for roasting and cooking. This is a very large spreading tree to approx 10m with good crops; more suitable to cool climate areas
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Chestnut - Flemings Prolific

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Prolific bearer of large to medium, light-brown nuts. Specially selected Fleming's budded cultivar. Good quality for roasting. Mid-season ripeness Chestnuts are beautiful landscape trees, but should be planted away from walkways due to the spiked seed husk. Good drainage essential to success.

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Chestnut - Reilly Reviews & Tips

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Customer Tips & Reviews Chestnut - Reilly★★★★★ 4.0 of 5 stars

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Carla1 ★★★★ 15y ago

EULEILAH, QLD, Australia

1/12/10 - Just finished flowering (smelly for 2wks). Took 24 scionwoods 121210. A mix of fat, slim buds on black/green stems.  Grafted the next day into 1yr old rootstocks MT.  241210 -All 24 grafts look good.  The slim buds are now swelling.

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