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Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)

It is hardy to zone 5. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen in October. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Plants are fairly self-sterile.

The seed is best eaten roasted, as the sweetness comes out in the flavour.

Prefers a good well-drained slightly acid loam in a sunny position but it also succeeds in dry soils. Once established, it is very drought tolerant.

Sweet chestnuts require a warm dry summer in order to ripen their fruit properly. Flowers are produced on wood of the current year's growth and they are very attractive to bees.



Subcategories

  • Sweet Chestnut Scions
    Sweet Chestnut Scions
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    Please Note -     We take orders for scions from August onwards, but shipping is only normally during January to March.

    If in doubt please ask.










  • Sweet Chestnut Trees Barerooted
    Sweet Chestnut Trees...
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    Please Note -     We take orders for bare rooted trees from May onwards, but shipping is only normally during January to March. 

    All trees are single stem maidens of varying sizes.

    If in doubt please ask.








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