Chestnut 'Layeroka' (Castanea mollissima) WF Mature 25-50ft mottled petals of red

mottled petals of red

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Soil needs: Moist or wet

Chestnut 'Layeroka' (Castanea mollissima) WF Mature 25-50ft mottled petals of redAlso known as Chinese chestnut. Resistant to Chestnut Blight, the large sweet chestnuts fall easily away from the burr. * Height: 40 60 ft* Width: 20 ft* Sun needs: full sun or part shade* Soil needs: average moisture* Pollination: at least two trees for nut production* Bloom Time: June* Fruit: late September* Bearing Age: 2 3 years