Castanea sativa - P9

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

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Castanea vesca.

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 is expansive in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Castanea sativa thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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

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 June to July. They are strongly scented.

fruit
Castanea sativa 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 are red-brown in colour.

Root
Castanea sativa is a deep-rooting plant.