60-90cm Sweet Chestnut Hedging | Castanea sativa | Bare Root

Name: 60-90cm Sweet Chestnut Hedging | Castanea sativa | Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178795549051_55626565681531
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Grow a stunning deciduous hedge that produces delicious, sweet chestnuts each autumn.
Features large, glossy green leaves that turn to glorious shades of golden yellow and bronze in autumn.
Long, decorative yellow catkins emerge in spring, adding seasonal interest.
A fantastic choice for wildlife, attracting pollinators and providing a year-round habitat for birds and small mammals.

Species: Chestnut
Native: Yes, native to the UK
Position: Full sun
Flowering: March, April, May
Harvest: September, October, November
Soil: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: H4 - Hardy in warmer areas of the UK
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Height: 12m, can be maintained at a lower height as a hedge
Eventual Spread: 8m+ unless pruned
Growth Rate: Average, 20-40cm per year

Planting Time: October to March
Watering: Water establishing plants during dry spells for at least a year after planting.
Feeding: Apply a mulch around the base of the plants each spring.
Pruning: Prune in winter when the plant is dormant to maintain size and shape.
Pests & Diseases: Excellent resistance. Protect the lower trunk from squirrels with chicken wire if they become a problem.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare root
Height on Arrival: 60-90cm
Spacing: Plant 3-7 per metre. For a denser hedge, plant in a double staggered row.

Highlights

Grow a stunning deciduous hedge that produces delicious, sweet chestnuts each autumn.
Features large, glossy green leaves that turn to glorious shades of golden yellow and bronze in autumn.
Long, decorative yellow catkins emerge in spring, adding seasonal interest.
A fantastic choice for wildlife, attracting pollinators and providing a year-round habitat for birds and small mammals.

Variety Specifications

Species: Chestnut
Native: Yes, native to the UK
Position: Full sun
Flowering: March, April, May
Harvest: September, October, November
Soil: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: H4 - Hardy in warmer areas of the UK
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Height: 12m, can be maintained at a lower height as a hedge
Eventual Spread: 8m+ unless pruned
Growth Rate: Average, 20-40cm per year

Planting & Care

Planting Time: October to March
Watering: Water establishing plants during dry spells for at least a year after planting.
Feeding: Apply a mulch around the base of the plants each spring.
Pruning: Prune in winter when the plant is dormant to maintain size and shape.
Pests & Diseases: Excellent resistance. Protect the lower trunk from squirrels with chicken wire if they become a problem.

Product Specifications