Sweet Chestnut Trees

Sweet chestnut – Castanea sativa trees are majestic specimens prized for their edible nut production. These vigorous trees produce abundant crops of sweet, flavourful chestnuts encased in spiny burs each autumn, perfect for roasting, stuffing, and other culinary delights.

• Majestic trees with furrowed bark and large, serrated leaves.
• Heavy annual crops of edible chestnuts enclosed in spiny husks.
• Nutritious, versatile nuts can be roasted, candied, or used in recipes.
• Long-lived, productive trees for spacious landscapes and orchards.

Plant sweet chestnuts in full sun and deep, fertile, well-draining soil. Space trees at least 30-40 feet apart to accommodate their large size. Water regularly until established, then drought tolerant. Harvest fallen nuts in autumn and protect from pests.