Sleeping Giant (C. mollissima x (C. dentata x C. crenata) is a vigorous cultivar prized for its high nut yield and quality. Trees exhibit strong disease resistance, particularly to chestnut blight, nuts are large, with a thin shell and sweet flavor, ideal for fresh eating and processing. The cultivar demonstrates good pollination compatibility and consistent annual cropping, suited for growers targeting both fresh markets and value-added products. It is one of the most consistent bearing patterns of chestnuts available to the midwest.
Sleeping Giant (C. mollissima x (C. dentata x C. crenata) is a vigorous cultivar prized for its high nut yield and quality. Trees exhibit strong disease resistance, particularly to chestnut blight, nuts are large, with a thin shell and sweet flavor, ideal for fresh eating and processing. The cultivar demonstrates good pollination compatibility and consistent annual cropping, suited for growers targeting both fresh markets and value-added products. It is one of the most consistent bearing patterns of chestnuts available to the midwest.