Large tree with an irregular crown, occurring naturally on cool, somewhat humid mountainsides in Southern and Central Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. The crown can grow to 25 m wide. The heavy, squat, dark grey trunk twists on its axis taking the deep grooves in the bark with it. Young branches are olive-green but quickly turn reddish-brown. The elongated leaf is dark green and glossy and has a clearly serrated edge. Young leaves carry velvety hairs on the underside. It is a monoecious tree with white, fragrant male flowers occurring in bundles in ears up to 13 cm long. The female flowers are small and green and are not remarkable. The fruit is edible. The tree puts down a deep and widespread root system. Castanea sativa is an important producer of timber.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Castanea sativa can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Castanea sativa is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Castanea sativa is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Castanea sativa with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.