Description

Sweet Chestnut Tree (Castanea sativa)

A fast growing deciduous tree which produces lovely nuts traditionally roasted and eaten at Christmas.

The flowers provide an important source of nectar an pollen to bees and other insects, and red squirrels eat the nuts. A large number of micro-moths feed on the leaves and nuts.

• Currently 30cm tall
• Hardy to zone 6
• Produces edible nuts
• Thrives in well drained soil and in full sun

Supplied sapling trees are approx 30cm tall. Branches may be trimmed and trees supplied without the pot for safe shipping.