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Sweet Chestnut
Castanea sativa
Attractive hardy tree that can be coppiced or grown to it's very large 25-30m. Produces nuts after ~15 years.
PLANT TYPE Tree
PLANT HABIT Deciduous perennial
USES Culinary, Pollinators, Utility, Ornamental
DESCRIPTION
Large tree known for it’s tasty roastable nuts in Autumn. Will grow to be a very large tree. Height and spread to 35m! Can optionally be coppiced. Is a versatile and hardy timber favoured for its good splitting. Sweet Chestnut trees produce nuts after 15 years or so.
Does well on limestone-free deeply weathered soil. Doesn’t do well in clay rich or wet soils and prefers a ph 4.5 – 6.
PRODUCT NOTES Bareroot tree between ~50-99cm.
RECOMMENDED LOCATION Forest garden, Ornamental garden
Aspect Full sun
Height Up to 35m
Spread Varies up to 50m?
Hardiness Hardy in UK WInter
Prefered soil pH 4.5 – 6
Management and care Responds well to coppicing and can be used as an attractive timber resource.
Origin/history
Originates in Southern Europe and appears to have been cultivated by humans for over 4000 years. Was probably introduced into Britain by the Romans.
