Castanea sativa

Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut

Family: Fagaceae Beech


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White, yellow
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 25' to 40' / 7.60m to 12.20m
Spread 35' to 40' / 10.60m to 12.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Pyramidal, rounded