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Castanea sativa (European Chestnut)

European Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut, Common Chestnut, Eurasian Chestnut, Sardian Nut

Castanea sativa, European Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut, Common Chestnut, Eurasian Chestnut, Sardian Nut , White Flowers, Chestnut
Castanea sativa, European Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut, Common Chestnut, Eurasian Chestnut, Sardian Nut , White Flowers, Chestnut
Castanea sativa, European Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut, Common Chestnut, Eurasian Chestnut, Sardian Nut , White Flowers, Chestnut
Aesculus hippocastanum, Horse Chestnut, Common Horse Chestnut, White Flowers, Chestnut

Castanea sativa (European Chestnut) is a large vigorous deciduous tree of pyramidal-rounded to broad-columnar habit with a large trunk, up to 7 ft. (210 cm) and a canopy of glossy, serrate, oblong-lanceolate leaves, 6-10 in. long (15-25 cm). They turn brilliant golden yellow in the fall. In early to midsummer, clusters of yellow-green catkins are on display. The female flowers give way to prickly husks, each containing 3-7 brownish nuts which fall from the tree in the fall. These are the excellent nuts sold in markets. European Chestnut is resistant to oak root fungus but is not as resistant to chestnut blight as the Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima). A beautiful specimen shade tree for lawns. Keep in mind that falling chestnuts may pose a litter problem if not harvested.

  • Grows up to 80-100 ft. tall (24-30 m) and 30-50 ft. wide (9-15 m).
  • Performs best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Generally pest free. Keep an eye out for chestnut blight, leaf spot, anthracnose, and twig and stem cankers. Deer resistant.
  • Propagate by seed or grafting
  • Native to Western Asia, and southeastern Europe.

 

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 7
Heat Zones 5 - 7
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Trees
Plant Family Fagaceae
Genus Castanea
Common names Chestnut
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 80' - 100'
(24.4m - 30.5m)
Spread 30' - 50'
(9.1m - 15.2m)
Maintenance High
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Castanea pumila (Dwarf Chestnut)
Castanea mollissima (Chinese Chestnut)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 7
Heat Zones 5 - 7
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Trees
Plant Family Fagaceae
Genus Castanea
Common names Chestnut
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 80' - 100'
(24.4m - 30.5m)
Spread 30' - 50'
(9.1m - 15.2m)
Maintenance High
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow
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Do I Need?
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