Castanea sativa 'Luvall’s Monster'

Cultivar

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Characteristics

A perennial monoecious deciduous tree.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality monoecy
Pollination anemogamy
Spread dyszoochory
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Cultivation

Complex hybrid ripening early season. Origin: Dallas City, IL. [C. mollissima × (C. crenata × C. dentata)]. Tree: vigorous; open canopy; flowers pollen-sterile; highly productive. Fruit: : large, 16-17 g; may have a hollow heart, and has frequent double embryos and splits; pellicle often removes in one piece; storage life short.
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Minimum temperature (C°) -23
Optimum temperature (C°) 15 - 25
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Vigor vigorous
Productivity high productivity

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Synonyms

Castanea sativa 'Luvall’s Monster'