Sweet chestnut tree (Castanea sativa) BIO - 5 liter pot

This chestnut tree doesn't have a specific cultivar; it's the original chestnut, Castanea sativa. It's a compact tree ideal for smaller gardens. Growing to a height of 3 to 5 meters, it provides an abundance of edible chestnuts in autumn. The chestnuts have a sweet, nutty flavor and are perfect for various culinary uses. The tree thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and requires a sunny location for optimal growth. Regular pruning promotes a beautiful crown and healthy growth.

Key Features

• Harvest period: October-November
• Taste: sweet, nutty
• Location: sun to partial shade
• Height: 3-5 m
• Planting distance: 4-6 m
• Self-pollinating: yes (but planting a second tree improves the harvest)
• Height on delivery: 70-80 cm (without pot)

Tips and care:

• Planting: Because the plants are delivered in pots, they can be planted year-round. It's best to plant in the fall, when the soil is still warm and moist, allowing them to take root well. Plants planted in the fall have a more developed root system than those planted in the spring.
• Open ground or pots: you can also grow all plants in pots; the larger the pot, the better they will do. They will always grow better and produce more fruit in the open ground.
• Support: Provide support with a pole during the first year.