Castanea sativa 'Oz Hunter'

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

Ozark chinquapin ripening early to late season. Origin: Hunter, MO, by S.H. Bost; C. ozarkensis R-20X × R-17. Tree: tall, up to 20 m; growth habit semi-erect; compatible with C. mollissima rootstock; highly resistant to chestnut blight and ink disease (Phytophthora cinnamomi) in laboratory tests. Fruit: : 1 to 6 small nuts per bur.
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Minimum temperature (C°) -23
Optimum temperature (C°) 15 - 25
Size large
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Synonyms

Castanea sativa 'Oz Hunter'