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Sweet Chestnut Tree
Castanea sativa
A majestic, long-lived tree prized for its delicious nuts and grand, spreading canopy.
- Plant Type
- Shade Trees
- Width
- 30-50 Ft.
- Height
- 80-100 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5 - 7
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Design image count
- 3
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Create design onlineAbout Sweet Chestnut Tree
Castanea sativa, the Sweet Chestnut, is a majestic deciduous tree reaching heights of 35 meters. It features a broad, irregular crown and a distinctive spirally fissured bark. The large, glossy green leaves are oblong with serrated edges, turning a vibrant yellow in autumn. In summer, fragrant yellowish catkins appear, followed by prickly husks containing edible nuts. This hardy species thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy soils, offering both ornamental beauty and a bountiful harvest.