3ft Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa | Bare Root
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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
- Supplied As: 60-90cm Bare Root Tree
- Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including roots
- Eventual Height: 12m+
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