Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa
The Highlights
- A beautiful classic deciduous tree
- Introduced to Britain by the Romans
- Fast-growing tree ideal for hedging or as a specimen
- Covered in attractive yellow catkins in summer
- Produces delicious sweet chestnuts in late autumn
- Green foliage turns a deep russet-brown in autumn
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- A beautiful classic deciduous tree
- Introduced to Britain by the Romans
- Fast-growing tree ideal for hedging or as a specimen
- Covered in attractive yellow catkins in summer
- Produces delicious sweet chestnuts in late autumn
- Green foliage turns a deep russet-brown in autumn
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
May suffer from bark-stripping by squirrels. Try wrapping the lower part of the trunk in chicken wire or metal flashing to keep them off.MORE
Water regularly when first planted
When you first plant your tree water it regularly, especially during prolonged periods of hot and dry weather. After the first couple of years, however, the tree should establish itself well enough that it will only need to be watered very lightly, if at all.
Full Sun
Plant where the tree will receive around 6-8 hours of sunlight daily in spring/summer.
Any fertile well-draining soil except clay
Your tree prefers loam, sand, neutral or acidic soils and is relatively unfussy as long as it is well drained. Add manure to the planting hole for extra nutrients.
Feed in spring
Apply a mulch around the base of the tree each spring. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower