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Does not tolerate excessively wet soil but needs good moisture during fruiting
powdery mildew
Temperature: Maintain the plant in a temperature range of 18°C to 24°C (65°F to 75°F)
Remove faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming
Reduce watering in winter when growth is slower
Chataignier hybride semis 'Douglas' (Castanea dentata X mollissima) zone 5b Size:1 to 2 minutes Does not tolerate excessively wetFor zone 4b 5a minimum. Plant away from direct strong winds. Developed by Earl Douglas in the 70s. This medium sized nut variety appears to be very resistant to Chestnut blight and is very promising for hybrid chestnuts in southern Quebec. Chestnuts prefer acidic soils and should never be limed, unless a severe calcium deficiency is suspected. Alkaline soils should probably be acidified to ensure better plant establishment. Of all nut species,
