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
Fruit Trees > Nut Trees > Chestnut Tree > Chestnut - Reilly
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

$49.00 ($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

$59.00 ($59.00-$84.00 choose a size)

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.

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.

Chestnut - Winchester

$49.00

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

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.

Chestnut Wandiligong Wonder

$89.00 ($69.00-$89.00 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

Chestnut - Flemings Prolific

$89.00

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 - Winchester

$49.00

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

Avocado - Bacon (B)

$79.00 ($54.00-$79.00 choose a size)

Upright vigorous avocado producing pear shaped fruit of medium quality. It is regarded as the most cold hardy variety, sometimes surviving down to -5degC. It does require care to bring this subtropical tree through winter. Worth trying in urban Victoria or South Australia. H March - May

Walnut - Placentia

$79.00 ($29.75-$99.00 choose a size)

Medium sized nut with a smooth, thin shell. Tree is heavy bearing with good quality nuts. This grafted variety has a lower chill than most walnut varieties and has cropped well in the Subtropics.

Pecan - Desirable (A) SP

$39.00 ($29.00-$39.00 choose a size)

A - SP - Proven variety that produces a large nut with a thick shell. The meaty kernel is of very good quality. Light producer in early years with good production by year 12 when it crops prolifically and consistently. Preferred variety for cooler areas of the subtropics or warm temperate zones

Dwarf Apple - Dorsett Golden

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

Sweet aromatic apple with yellow fruit and a delightful pink blush and firm white flesh. Low chill requirement allows it to be grown in subtropical climates. Grafted on a dwarfing rootstock they are ideal for backyard plantings.

Dwarf Persimmon - Fuyu (NA)

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

Fuyu is a semi-dwarf variety, well suited to growing in small backyards and can be kept to 2m with pruning. The fruit is large and flat, orange-red in colour with a sweet, mild flavour. Great eaten crunchy but just luscious when left to go soft. Besides producing delicious fruit, Persimmons are highly ornamental with their beautiful autumn foliage. Non astringent, so can be eaten when still hard. When young, protect from hot afternoon sun, and when dormant, from wet conditions. Seedless when grown on their own. If cross pollinating with another variety they can have seeds in the flesh as shown in the display picture.

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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