{"product_id":"colossal-chestnut-standard","title":"Colossal Chestnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColossal chestnut trees are known for producing sweet, flavorful nuts with soft shells that are easy to crack and enjoy. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis vigorous, long-lived tree develops into a large, spreading specimen that offers both productive harvests and attractive landscape value. Believed to be an Asian and European chestnut hybrid, Colossal combines excellent nut quality with reliable performance in a wide range of climates. The medium to large nuts drop easily from their hulls at maturity, making harvest simpler for home growers and orchardists alike. With consistent yields and high-quality chestnuts, \u003cstrong\u003eColossal is a popular choice for those looking to grow chestnuts for fresh eating or roasting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours: \u003c\/strong\u003e400-600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eSeptember 15 - October 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooks: \u003c\/strong\u003eSoft-shelled chestnuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonality: \u003c\/strong\u003eSweet, flavorful nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacts of note: \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh-quality medium to large nuts fall easily from the hull. The tree is large, spreading, and long-lived. Thought to be an Asian\/European chestnut hybrid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination: \u003c\/strong\u003ePollenized by ‘Nevada’ chestnut. One ‘Nevada’ tree can pollenize 8-10 ‘Colossal’ trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/blogs\/articles\/fruit-trees\" title=\"Article - Fruit Tree Central\"\u003eFruit Tree Central\u003c\/a\u003e for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=sharing\" title=\"Tree Characteristics\"\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e for a listing of all our fruit \u0026amp; nut tree growing characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about different types of rootstocks and how they influence tree size and growth, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\" title=\"Tree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543583907953,"sku":"FT110","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT110.png?v=1776652141","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/products\/colossal-chestnut-standard","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}