Castanea sativa 'Lyon' - STDS 14-16 CM RB

Description
Brown fruits emerge from these from October. They exude a strong fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Castanea sativa 'Lyon'.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, net-like torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Sweet chestnut 'Dorée de Lyon' is sprawling and broad in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from May to June. They are strongly scented.

fruit
Castanea sativa 'Dorée de Lyon' forms brown fruits with a mealy flavour. The skin of the fruit is prickly. Ripening time from October.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, cooking

Shoots
The shoots of Castanea sativa 'Dorée de Lyon' are red-brown in colour.

Root
Castanea sativa 'Dorée de Lyon' is a deep-rooting plant.