Sweet Chestnut
Castanea sativa
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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
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sweet Chestnut grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation