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Sweet Chestnut Trees

Whether you’re looking to buy a sweet chestnut tree for its delicious nuts and stunning autumn foliage or as a long-term investment in your landscape, it is a perfect addition to your garden or orchard.

 

Why choose a sweet chestnut tree?

  • Delicious, nutritious nuts: Sweet chestnuts are a seasonal delight, perfect for roasting or incorporating into various culinary creations.
  • Stunning aesthetics: With its broad, spreading canopy and serrated leaves that turn golden in autumn, a sweet chestnut tree adds beauty to any landscape.
  • Low maintenance: Once established, these trees are relatively easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
  • Wildlife friendly: The nuts provide a valuable food source for various wildlife, including squirrels and birds.
  • Long-term investment: As a long-lived species, planting a sweet chestnut tree is an investment in the future of your property.

 

Caring for your sweet chestnut tree

To help your sweet chestnut tree flourish, consider the following.

  • Space: Ensure you have adequate room for the tree to reach its full potential.
  • Soil type: Sweet chestnuts prefer limestone-free, deeply weathered soil with a pH between 4.5 and 6.
  • Climate: Although adaptable, sweet chestnuts thrive best in areas with mild winters and warm summers.
  • Pollination: For optimal nut production, plant two or more trees to ensure cross-pollination.
  • Watering: Keep the soil moist but not wet, especially during the first few years of growth.
  • Feeding: Apply a balanced, all-purpose fertiliser in the spring to support healthy growth and nut production.
  • Pruning: Minimal pruning is required, mainly to remove dead or crossing branches.
  • Harvesting: Collect chestnuts promptly after they fall to prevent mould or animal consumption.

 

Ready to buy your sweet chestnut tree?

With proper care, your sweet chestnut tree will provide beauty, shade and bountiful harvests for generations to come. Invest in a sweet chestnut tree today and cultivate a legacy that will stand the test of time.


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£31.95Sweet Chestnut Tree (Castanea sativa)A fast growing large tree. Produces long yellow catkins followed by shiny red-brown edible nuts. The lance shaped dark green glossy leaves turn yellow in the autumn. The tree is approximately 120cm (4ft) tall on despatch. Out Of Stock 
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