Castanea sativa 'Jersey Gem'

Cultivar

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Characteristics

A perennial monoecious deciduous tree.
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality monoecy
Pollination anemogamy
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Cultivation

Origin: in Montville, N.J., by Henry Hartman, Jersey Chestnut Farm, Wayne, N.J. Introd. in 1976. Orrin × Nanking; cross made in 1971; tested as 23-6. Nut: 30/lb, spherical; shell glossy, red­mahogany color, good seal; kernel sweet, crunchy, yellow meats with good flavor; slip skin; harvested first week in October, all nuts drop within a few days. Tree: trimmed to 12 ft, round; vigor moderate; very productive. Fruit:
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Minimum temperature (C°) -23
Optimum temperature (C°) 15 - 25
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Vigor moderate vigor
Productivity high productivity

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Castanea sativa 'Jersey Gem'