Castanea sativa – Sweet chestnut, Spanish chestnut

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Castanea sativa – Sweet chestnut, Spanish chestnut

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Large tree with an irregular crown, occurring naturally on cool, somewhat humid mountainsides in Southern and Central Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. The crown can grow to 25 m wide. The heavy, squat, dark grey trunk twists on its axis taking the deep grooves in the bark with it. Young branches are olive-green but quickly turn reddish-brown. The elongated leaf is dark green and glossy and has a clearly serrated edge. Young leaves carry velvety hairs on the underside. It is a monoecious tree with white, fragrant male flowers occurring in bundles in ears up to 13 cm long. The female flowers are small and green and are not remarkable. The fruit is edible. The tree puts down a deep and widespread root system. Castanea sativa is an important producer of timber.

Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Specifications
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Height
20 - 30 m
Width
20-25m
Crown
round, irregular, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
(grey-)brown, later with deep longitudinal grooves
Leaf
elongated, glossy dark green, serrated, 10 - 25 cm
Flowers
in cream-coloured catkins, 8-13 cm long, June/July, fragrant flowers
Fruits
spiky husk with 2 - 3 nuts (chestnuts), edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
light, nutritious, humic soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Southeastern Europe
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green June late sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers Edible fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Castanea sativa

Castanea sativa can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Castanea sativa is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Castanea sativa is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Castanea sativa with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Castanea sativa blooms in june.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.