The Colossal Chestnut is the gold standard for homesteaders and commercial growers alike, prized for its impressive ability to produce high yields of exceptionally large, sweet nuts at a young age. This European-Japanese hybrid is a vigorous grower, often beginning to bear fruit in as little as three to five years. The nuts themselves are easy to peel and possess a fine-textured, creamy flesh that is perfect for roasting, milling into flour, or enjoying fresh. Known for its blight resistance and stately spreading canopy, the Colossal is not just a productive powerhouse—it’s a beautiful shade tree that provides a lifetime of harvest.
Seed count: 5
Colossal Chestnut Tree seeds
Castanea sativa x crenata






























