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Sweet Chestnut Tree 60/80cm (P9)

Castanea sativa

£14.02

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 edible nuts, perfect for large gardens or parks
  • ✓ Attracts wildlife like squirrels and birds, adding life to your outdoor space
  • ✓ Beautiful seasonal changes: green spring leaves, summer catkins, golden autumn foliage
  • ✓ Long-lived species, can become a cherished feature in your garden for generations
  • ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

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The Sweet Chestnut tree is a brilliant addition to any British garden. It’s a grand, long-lived tree that can grow quite large, making it perfect for spacious gardens or parks. This tree isn’t just about looks; it’s a proper treat for wildlife too. Come autumn, you’ll find squirrels and birds going nutty for its edible chestnuts. The Sweet Chestnut’s leaves are a lovely sight, starting bright green in spring and turning a warm golden colour in autumn.

It’s a tough cookie too, handling different soil types and weather conditions well. This tree has been a part of British landscapes for centuries, brought over by the Romans who loved its nuts. If you’re after a tree with year-round interest, the Sweet Chestnut is a top choice. In summer, it puts on a show with long, creamy-white catkins.

Then in autumn, it’s all about those prickly green burrs that hold the chestnuts. Even in winter, its deeply fissured bark adds character to your garden. Planting a Sweet Chestnut is like adding a piece of living history to your outdoor space. It’s a tree that will grow with your family, providing shade, beauty, and a touch of magic to your garden for generations to come.

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.

Approx 60 – 80cm tall in a tall 9cm pot.

Season of Interest

Spring, 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

Pollen Allergies

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.