`AU Gobbler II` is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is
precocious and produces a medium to large crop annually of small nuts
that mature early and start dropping about September 4. Nut drop
continues for a 4 to 5 week period. The nuts mature and start dropping
2-3 weeks before most cultivars. The early nut drop and small nut size of
`AU Gobbler II` makes it ideal for use as a food source for turkey and
other wildlife. `AU Gobbler II` is an excellent companion cultivar to `AU
Gobbler I` as nut drop begins about 10 days after nut drop of `AU Gobbler
I` and extends the season of available food supply for wildlife. The
major nut drop period of `AU Gobbler II` occurs after the major nut drop
period of `AU Gobbler I`.