Chestnut,Sweet Chestnut. Vigorous large tree with spirally furrowed bark when old. Toothed, glossy dark green leaves. Laden with yellowish green catkins in summer. Edible fruit in autumn. Max Height 30m. Max Spread 15m. Flowers July to July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Castanea sativa
Vigorous large tree with spirally furrowed bark when old. Toothed, glossy dark green leaves. Laden with yellowish green catkins in summer. Edible fruit in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Castanea |
|---|---|
| Species | sativa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 30m |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Spread | 15m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’
A spreading tree with broad fan shaped leaves turning dark red in autumn.
Acer cappadocicum ‘Aureum’
A medium sized tree with leaves red when young turning golden yellow for many weeks.
Acer erianthum
Interesting tufts of white hairs appear at the axils of the leaves. Flowers are insignificant but followed by pink winged fruits.
Acer davidii ‘Serpentine’
This attractive and graceful snake bark maple also gives a dazzling display of autumn colour. Purple young shoots
Acer macrophyllum
Very large dark green shiny leaves turn a wonderful bright orange in autumn.
Acer davidii
A tree with arching branches and attractive green and white-streaked bark. The mid-green leaves turn orange and yellow in autumn with green and red fruits.
Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’
A spreading tree with deeply cut leaves turning red in autumn.
Acer negundo ‘Aureovariegatum’
Yellow and green variegated young shoots turning green and silvery-white later. Resistant to honey fungus.