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3ft Sweet Chestnut Tree | 3L Pot

3ft Sweet Chestnut Tree | 3L Pot

Name: 3ft Sweet Chestnut Tree | 3L Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178779754875_55626544906619
Price: 23.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A stunning, traditional deciduous tree, brought to Britain by the Romans.
Rapid growth makes it perfect for hedges or as a standalone feature tree.
Adorned with charming yellow catkins during summer.
Yields a delicious crop of sweet chestnuts in late autumn.
Foliage turns a rich, russet-brown in the fall.
Expertly pruned before shipping to encourage robust, bushy growth.

Latin Name: Castanea sativa
Species: Chestnut
Features: Native to UK, Autumn colour, Colourful fruits
Flowering Season: Summer (June, July, August)
Harvest Time: October
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Position: Beds & borders
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-draining soil except clay. Prefers loam, sand, neutral or acidic soils.
Hardiness: Fully hardy, does not require frost protection.
Habit: Bushy, Upright
Eventual Height: 12m+
Eventual Spread: 8m
Pollination: Needs a pollination partner. Requires another Chestnut tree within a one-mile radius to produce nuts.
Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance. May suffer from bark-stripping by squirrels.

Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
Spacing: Plant 9m apart to allow for spreading, or closer if creating a hedge.
Watering: Water regularly when first planted, especially during hot, dry weather. Once established, it will require very little watering.
Feeding: Apply a mulch around the base of the tree each spring.
Pruning: Prune annually during winter when the tree is dormant. Damaged or diseased branches can be removed at any time.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 3L Pot (approx 19 x 13cm)
Height on Arrival: 50-80cm including pot
Time to First Crop: 2-4 years

Highlights

A stunning, traditional deciduous tree, brought to Britain by the Romans.
Rapid growth makes it perfect for hedges or as a standalone feature tree.
Adorned with charming yellow catkins during summer.
Yields a delicious crop of sweet chestnuts in late autumn.
Foliage turns a rich, russet-brown in the fall.
Expertly pruned before shipping to encourage robust, bushy growth.

Variety Specifications

Latin Name: Castanea sativa
Species: Chestnut
Features: Native to UK, Autumn colour, Colourful fruits
Flowering Season: Summer (June, July, August)
Harvest Time: October
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Position: Beds & borders
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-draining soil except clay. Prefers loam, sand, neutral or acidic soils.
Hardiness: Fully hardy, does not require frost protection.
Habit: Bushy, Upright
Eventual Height: 12m+
Eventual Spread: 8m
Pollination: Needs a pollination partner. Requires another Chestnut tree within a one-mile radius to produce nuts.
Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance. May suffer from bark-stripping by squirrels.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
Spacing: Plant 9m apart to allow for spreading, or closer if creating a hedge.
Watering: Water regularly when first planted, especially during hot, dry weather. Once established, it will require very little watering.
Feeding: Apply a mulch around the base of the tree each spring.
Pruning: Prune annually during winter when the tree is dormant. Damaged or diseased branches can be removed at any time.

Product Specifications