The disease resistant `AU Encore` seguin offers food availability for wildlife over an extended period. A single plant drops nuts for a 2 3 month period (September 27 November 30). Nut size varies with season and the average weight is between 2 and 3 grams. The plant does not bloom until mid-May, therefore late spring frosts do not damage the flowers. In most seasons, the `AU Encore` seguin cultivar will have 2 3 flushes of vegetative growth. The nut quality is similar to the Chinese chestnut in that it is high in starch and sugar (40 42%) and low in fats. `AU Encore` seguin is an excellent companion cultivar for `AU Premier` seguin since the major nut drop for `AU Encore` seguin occurs after the major nut drop period of `AU Premier` seguin.