Chestnut Tree
€19.95
French Chestnut (Castanea sativa) is a hardy, long-lived deciduous nut tree, offered here as a young, well-rooted tree — supplied bare-root from November to March and as a potted tree the rest of the year. Grown from seed, it develops deeply ridged bark and a broad canopy with age, reaching 15 to 25 m, and can live and crop for centuries once established. Spiny burrs open to reveal sweet, nutty chestnuts, delicious roasted, boiled, pureed, milled into flour, or used in soups, stuffing and baking. Trees are wind-pollinated and crop best with another genetically different chestnut nearby. Its rot-resistant timber has long been prized for furniture and fencing. A true legacy tree for Irish orchards, food forests and agroforestry plantings.
Quantity
Only 4 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant in full sun in deep, fertile, well-drained soil that's slightly acidic to neutral, choosing a sheltered site protected from strong winds and late frosts while young. Water well during establishment and dry spells, and mulch each spring with compost to retain moisture. Little pruning is needed beyond removing dead or damaged wood. Trees take 5 to 10 years to begin bearing but can then crop for 60 years or more — plant a second tree nearby for reliable cross-pollination and better yields.
