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sweet chestnut

Castanea sativa

Drought Resistant

Genus: Castanea
Family: Fagaceae
Common Names: common chestnut, Eurasian chestnut, European chestnut, Sardian nut, Spanish chestnut

About this plant

C. sativa is a large vigorous deciduous tree with rugged, grooved bark and glossy, serrate, oblong-lanceolate leaves to 20cm in length. Male catkins to 15cm in length, yellowish, followed by spiny fruits containing edible nuts

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or grafting

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

A canker caused by Phytophthora and a leaf spot can be a problem. Susceptible to Chestnut blight.

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years