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Sweet Chestnut Tree 40/60cm (P9T)

Castanea sativa

£12.37

The Sweet Chestnut, or Castanea sativa, is a majestic tree for UK gardens. It’s known for its large, spreading canopy and tasty nuts. This slow-growing tree offers lovely shade, attractive autumn colours, and a yearly crop of chestnuts, making it both beautiful and useful.

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  • ✓ Majestic tree with serrated leaves that turn golden in autumn, perfect for large gardens or parks
  • ✓ Produces edible chestnuts in prickly cases, great for wildlife and autumn harvests
  • ✓ Low-maintenance once established, tolerant of various soil types and urban pollution
  • ✓ Long-lived tree that can become a cherished focal point in your garden for generations
  • ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

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Sweet Chestnut – Castanea sativa is a grand and stately tree that brings a touch of majesty to any garden. It’s a brilliant choice for those looking to add a bit of history and charm to their outdoor space. These trees can live for centuries, growing into impressive specimens that become focal points in parks and large gardens.

When you plant a Sweet Chestnut, you’re not just adding a tree; you’re creating a legacy. These trees are known for their distinctive serrated leaves that turn a lovely golden colour in autumn. They’re also famed for their prickly seed cases, which split open to reveal the edible chestnuts inside.

Sweet Chestnuts are tough and adaptable trees. They can handle a range of soil types, though they prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soils. They’re also quite tolerant of pollution, making them a good choice for urban gardens.

One of the best things about Sweet Chestnuts is their wildlife value. The flowers provide nectar for bees and other insects, while the nuts are a favourite food for squirrels and birds. By planting one of these trees, you’re not just enhancing your garden; you’re supporting local wildlife too.

In terms of care, Sweet Chestnuts are relatively low-maintenance once established. They don’t need much pruning, and they’re generally resistant to pests and diseases. However, they do need space to grow, so make sure you have enough room in your garden before planting.

The Sweet Chestnut has a rich history in the UK. It’s thought to have been introduced by the Romans, who valued the nuts as a food source. Over the centuries, it’s become a beloved part of the British landscape, featuring in many historic parks and gardens.

If you’re after a tree that combines beauty, history, and wildlife value, the Sweet Chestnut is an excellent choice. It’s a tree that will grow with your family, providing shade, interest, and even the odd chestnut or two for roasting on a winter’s evening.

Sweet Chestnuts are fairly easy to care for, making them suitable for both new and experienced gardeners. They prefer a sunny spot with well-drained, slightly acidic soil, but they’re not too fussy. When you first plant your tree, water it regularly for the first year to help it settle in. After that, it’ll be quite drought-tolerant. Feed it with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring, and spread mulch around the base to keep moisture in and weeds out.

Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres

Time to ultimate height
20–50 years

Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres

These are this year’s saplings we have grown ourselves. Supplied in a tall 9cm Pot.

Approx 40 – 60cm tall.

Season of Interest

Summer, Autumn

Sunlight

Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun


Pot Size

9cm (Tall)

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Colour

Green

Hardiness

-20°C to -15°C (H6)

When Mature

Safety

Child Safe, Pollen Allergies, Pet Safe

Watering

Moderate

Preferred Soil Type

Any well drained soil

Preferred Soil pH

Acidic


Edible Plant
Edible

Our unique tall 9cm pots is a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This practice can lead to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your UK garden.

Promoting Deep Root Development with Tall 9cm Pots:

1. Enhanced Root Growth: Using tall pots, such as 9cm pots, encourages trees to develop a deeper and more extensive root system. The added height of the pot allows the tree’s roots to grow downward, seeking nutrients and water in the lower soil layers.

2. Reduced Root Circling: Traditional, shallower pots can sometimes lead to root circling, where the roots grow in a circular pattern around the pot’s base. This can restrict the tree’s ability to access essential resources. Tall pots mitigate this issue, as roots are less likely to encounter physical barriers that encourage circling.

3. Improved Stability: The additional depth provided by tall pots offers improved stability for young trees. It allows for better anchoring and support, which is particularly important during periods of strong winds or inclement weather.

4. Better Soil Temperature Regulation: Tall pots offer improved insulation for the root system. This can help maintain more stable soil temperatures, protecting the roots from extreme heat or cold. This is crucial for healthy root development, especially in the unpredictable UK climate.

5. Reduced Transplant Shock: When it’s time to transplant a tree from a tall pot into the ground, the deeper root system developed in the tall pot can reduce transplant shock. The tree is better equipped to establish itself in its new environment.

6. Versatility: Tall pots are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of tree species. They are particularly useful for growing trees that have a taproot, which naturally grows deeper.

Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.

You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.

With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.

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Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.

Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.

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Delivery charges will be based on the highest applicable rate from our rate table, determined by the items in your order.
Alternatively, we offer the option to collect your items in person by prior arrangement.
These prices are based on delivery to UK Mainland. Delivery to Highlands & Islands will be more.
Delivery Class Delivery Cost
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked £3.25 (Flat)
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £0.95 (Flat)
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked £3.25 (Flat)
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £2.10 (Flat)
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)This item
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) £4.49 (Flat)This item
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)
Large Items - Pallet Courier £90.00 (Flat)
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £28.95 (Flat)
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) £24.95 (Flat)
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier£90.00 (Flat)

We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.

We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.

We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.

Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010

You can view our Plant Healthy report here.

We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.

Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.