Sweet Chestnut Castanea Sativa Fruit Tree - Autumn Colours Edible Nuts, 20-30cm Tall, Strong Plant in a 9cm Pot

• 20-30cm tall, strong plant in a sturdy 9cm pot. This plant is deciduous, therefore it is leafless between November and March. This plant will be ready to be planted into the ground from mid-Summer, it fruits in 5-6 years time
• no plant movement in transit: with our special packing method, developed by us
• with FREE growing kit including full growing instructions.
• edible fruits and wildlife food, easy to grow, yellow Autumn coloration
• large tree, not too fussy to soil conditions

This is the well known sweet tasting nut, often sold roasted on the street in Winter, especially around Christmas. This is a large tree and requires space; a fast growing species. Its dark green foliage is quite decorative on its own, including the yellow, hanging male flowers in Spring. It prefers slightly acidic and a good fertile soil, it tolerates well Summer heat though, it is easy to grow. Deciduous. We have young, but strong seedlings on offer. Other common names: - Native to: South-East Europe Family: Fagaceae (Beech Family) Habit (UK conditions): large tree Growth rate: medium then fast Typical size in 10 years: 5-6m x 2-3m Main value: foliage, fruits (nuts) Flower colour: yellow Flowering period: March-April Autumn coloration: yellow Preferences: moist yet well drained soil, full sun of light shade Hardiness: hardy in the UK and most of Europe