Guiana Chestnut Ripe and opened ready to be taken out of the kernal

(1/5) Guiana Chestnut Ripe and opened ready to be taken out of the kernal

Pachira insignis flowers

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Mature Guiana Chestnut growing in the ground

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A fully grown Guiana Chestnut Nut Tree

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Guiana Chestnut

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Fruit Trees > Nut Trees > Guiana Chestnut
Fragrant, stunning flowers and edible peanut-tasting nuts distinguish Guiana Chestnut. They are edible raw but they are more often eaten roasted, boiled or fried when they taste more like chestnuts. It is closely related to the smaller but similar Malaba... Read More
Other Names: Guyana Chestnut

$39.00 ($39.00-$49.00 choose a size)

Specifications of Guiana Chestnut

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

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

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? Some Leaves (Partly Deciduous)

Water Requirements Frequent 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 Poor Drainage (Clay)

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April, May

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Guiana Chestnut Reviews & Tips

Star Rating

Darren
★★★★★ 1y ago

ROLEYSTONE, WA

Guiana Chestnut

Versatile in planting location. Attractive foliage. Can't wait to see the large flowers. Can be a small gap fill plant.

DavidM1
15y ago

Annangrove, NSW, Australia

The first one died and the second is not looking very well. I think the site is just a little to cold in winter and the seedling is just to young.

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