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Castanea sativa

Common name: Sweet Chestnut

Large, verdant foliage, decorative spiralling bark and bountiful edible treats

-15 to -20°C
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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2 Litre Pots
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Brought to the UK by the Romans from Southern Europe, Western Asia and North Africa and now a familiar site in parks and woodlands. One of the top picks for longevity, Castanea sativa can live for up to 700 years – a true legacy for generations to come. Grey-purple bark develops fissures as it matures. Long, yellow catkins emerge June to August, followed by delicious nuts - encased in beautiful spikey coverings - in mid to late autumn. The tree is self-pollinating and produces nuts after around 20 years.Castanea sativa is hardy and belongs to the same family as oaks and beeches. It can develop a vast trunk, up to 2m in diameter, so be sure to give it plenty of space to grow if not planting for coppicing or intending to pollard and keep small. Foliage is also large, with pointed tips and toothed edges that offer decorative shade from March to November.Plant in well-drained soil of any type except clay and avoid areas with an alkaline pH. Trees are drought tolerant once established
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Key Information
Latin Name Castanea sativa
Common Name Sweet Chestnut
Hardiness H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour Yellow
Format 2 Litre Pots
Position Full-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 25.00 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 10.00
Soil Conditions Chalk Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Neutral
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Scented Yes
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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