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Sweet Chestnut
Castanea sativa
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A large, stately deciduous tree prized for its sweet, edible chestnuts and attractive catkin flowers in summer. It develops a broad rounded crown and provides excellent autumn color before leaf drop.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
biomass/mulchedibleerosion controlhedgerowwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
nut
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation