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Castanea sativa

Also Known As

  • Spanish Chestnut

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 30'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Castanea sativa plant details

Castanea sativa is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold and green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Castanea sativa

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Castanea sativa

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The ?chestnuts for your open fire? likely come from this large, fast-growing tree but it is very ornamental as well with distinctive spiralling bark, large glossy, toothed leaves and wonderful summer catkins; susceptible to blight. S/M
Long cultivated and long lived, the sweet chestnut is a attractive tree in addition to its usefulness. Full sun and adequate summer moisture will help them to yeild lots of edible nuts in fall.

Gardening facts about Castanea sativa plant

How to Grow Castanea sativa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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