Early to midseason Chinese chestnut. Origin: Hickory, KY. Chance seedling planted late 1950s to early 1960s. Named by M. Nave, propagated by G. Miller. Tree: somewhat smaller than most Chinese cultivars; growth habit semi-upright, canopy open; best grafted on own rootstock, improper tissue alignment during grafting results in delayed tree decline; spring frost avoidance good; blossom end rot minimal. Fruit: : 15-17 g from young trees, decreasing with tree age; pellicle dark brown, attractive; flavor relatively sweeter than most C. mollissima nuts; yield high; stores well.
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