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 | |
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