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Sweet Chestnut is a large, beautiful, quick growing tree. It is often found in parkland as a specimen tree with a smooth grey bark and long dark green toothed leaves which contrast with the long, yellowish spring catkins. Sweet Chestnut produces nuts in warm summers. Eventually, the bark becomes ridged and twisted, giving a spiral pattern up the trunk.
Not for forestry purposes.
Castanea sativa
Common name: Sweet Chestnut.
Native: Southern Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor.
Provenance: Unknown
Size and spread (10 years): 8m x 4m
Treatment required: Not dormant.
Seeds / kg: 150
Ideal sowing period: Autumn or Spring.
Soil conditions: Drought resistant and thrives on well drained soils but not on shallow chalk.
Planting instructions: young trees need some protection from freezing winds. Prefers warm spots.
Mature height: 30m x 15m
| Weight | 250.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Castanea |
| Size | Mini Seed Pack (20 seeds approx.), Seed Pack (50 seeds approx.) |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Colour | green |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | autumn foliage, flowers, fruit |
| Wildlife | yes |
| Requires | part shade, sun |
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