Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Acting as a source of nectar for bees and its nuts as a food source for squirrels, the Sweet Chestnut was introduced to the UK by the romans and has became a staple of south England's forests ever since.
The size of each plant is between 15 – 50cm in height from the root plug.
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Product Description
Sweet chestnut is widely distributed in copses and woodlands in the United Kingdom. It's is related to beeches and oaks. With age, the smooth, grey-purple bark begins to form vertical fractures. It is a sight to behold throughout the year. In spring and summer, its serrated, lance-shaped leaves create a dense canopy, offering a cool respite from the sun. Come autumn, the tree truly shines as its leaves turn a golden-yellow, complementing the season’s palette.
But the Sweet Chestnut is not just about beauty. It is a tree that gives back. Each year, it produces a generous harvest of sweet, edible chestnuts encased in spiky burs. These nuts are a delight for both wildlife and humans alike, perfect for roasting, baking, or simply enjoying fresh from the tree.
Transform your garden into a haven of beauty and bounty with the magnificent Sweet Chestnut tree (Castanea sativa). A great tree for both novice and seasoned gardeners, this remarkable tree brings a touch of elegance and an abundance of benefits to any outdoor space.
Tree attributes
- Height and Spread: Reaching an impressive height of up to 35 meters with a broad, spreading canopy.
- Soil Type: Thrives in well-drained, loamy soils, and exhibits exceptional adaptability to a variety of soil conditions.
- Climate: Perfectly suited for temperate climates, it withstands cold winters and enjoys full sun exposure for optimal growth.
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast-growing, providing lush foliage and delightful shade in a relatively short span of time.
- Edible Produce: Produces a batch of delicious chestnuts each autumn.
- Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter and food for a variety of wildlife, from birds to squirrels, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity.
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Our Commitment
Our trees are planted, grown and cared for on site. This means, once the seeds are delivered to us we plant them, establish them in our polytunnels and then harden them off. The trees you are delivered have been with us since seed and we look after them until the moment they leave.
Every tree is handpicked and packaged with the utmost care and attention to ensure your trees are delivered fighting fit to help against climate change.
For more information, please visit the About Us page
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Deliveries
All postage and packaging charges for products delivered to the Mainland UK are included within the price. Additional charges apply for Northern Ireland, The Highlands & Scottish Isles, The Channel Islands, Scilly Isles & Isle of Man when ordering more than 8 trees.
As a guide, orders for 8 plants or more will be sent via a courier, 8 plants or fewer will be sent by Royal Mail.
For more information, please visit the Delivery page
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Refunds
Your happiness is our business and that is why we individually check every single tree that we send out. If you have a concern about your tree, please get in touch with us within 7 days so that we can diagnose the issue. Very rarely, we might ask you to send the tree back to us in secure packaging to help us identify the issue but often we can identify the issue with photographs.
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