Chestnut castanea sativa
Common Name: Sweet Chestnut / Spanish chestnut
Size | Height 15m -35m. Spread 5m |
Habit | Broad rounded canopy with large trunk at maturity. |
Leaves | Long oblong (15-25cm) leaves with serrated edge. Dark green turning golden yellow n in autumn. |
Planting | Prefers fertile well drained soil in full sun. Likes dry summers. Need space for long term growth |
General | Generally long lived. Spring clusters of catkins and autumn prickly fruits with brown edible nuts |
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