Chestnut — Buffalo Queen
Castanea sativa ' Buffalo Queen '
Generic Chestnut
Buffalo Queen is a slow open growing tree which fruits early in the season. Nuts fall free from the burr and are easy peeling. Has a large nut size particularly when pruned
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Fruit information
Fruit size: Large..
Skin: Hard / shiny skin.
Plant information
Origin: Public.
Status: PUBLIC.
Flower: Has male and female catkins. The female flowers form into prickly burrs which contain the nuts.
Height: 20 - 35m.
Width: 6m.
Growing conditions: Prefers well drained acid soils. Require cold winters and warm / hot summers..
Harvest notes: Generally can harvest approx seven years after planting. Chestnuts contain very little fat or oil
Comments: From Asia and southern Europe
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