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3ft Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa | Bare Root

3ft Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa | Bare Root

3ft Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa | Bare Root

Name: 3ft Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa | Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178779853179_55626545267067
Price: 31.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A stunning, traditional deciduous tree with a rich history, brought to Britain by the Romans.
Fast-growing, making it ideal for hedging or as a magnificent standalone feature.
Features charming yellow catkins in summer, followed by a delicious crop of sweet chestnuts in late autumn.
Provides beautiful autumn colour as leaves turn a rich russet-brown.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a strong, bushy shape and robust growth.

Latin Name: Castanea sativa
Species: Chestnut
Features: Native to UK, Autumn colour, Colourful fruits
Flowering Season: Summer (June, July, August)
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange
Sun Preference: Full sun
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Eventual Spread: 8m
Hardiness: Fully hardy, does not require frost protection
Pollination: Needs a pollination partner. Requires another Chestnut tree within a one-mile radius to produce nuts.

Planting Time: November to March
Location: Beds & borders
Soil Type: Prefers any fertile, well-draining loam or sand with a neutral or acidic pH. Avoid clay soils. Add manure to the planting hole for extra nutrients.
Pruning: Prune annually during winter when the tree is dormant. Choose a dry day to avoid infection. Damaged or diseased branches can be removed at any time.
Pest & Disease: Excellent pest and disease resistance. May suffer from bark-stripping by squirrels; wrap the lower trunk in chicken wire or metal flashing to protect it.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 60-90cm Bare Root Tree
Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including roots
Eventual Height: 12m+

Highlights

A stunning, traditional deciduous tree with a rich history, brought to Britain by the Romans.
Fast-growing, making it ideal for hedging or as a magnificent standalone feature.
Features charming yellow catkins in summer, followed by a delicious crop of sweet chestnuts in late autumn.
Provides beautiful autumn colour as leaves turn a rich russet-brown.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a strong, bushy shape and robust growth.

Variety Specifications

Latin Name: Castanea sativa
Species: Chestnut
Features: Native to UK, Autumn colour, Colourful fruits
Flowering Season: Summer (June, July, August)
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange
Sun Preference: Full sun
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Eventual Spread: 8m
Hardiness: Fully hardy, does not require frost protection
Pollination: Needs a pollination partner. Requires another Chestnut tree within a one-mile radius to produce nuts.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: November to March
Location: Beds & borders
Soil Type: Prefers any fertile, well-draining loam or sand with a neutral or acidic pH. Avoid clay soils. Add manure to the planting hole for extra nutrients.
Pruning: Prune annually during winter when the tree is dormant. Choose a dry day to avoid infection. Damaged or diseased branches can be removed at any time.
Pest & Disease: Excellent pest and disease resistance. May suffer from bark-stripping by squirrels; wrap the lower trunk in chicken wire or metal flashing to protect it.

Product Specifications