Castanea sativa is a large, majestic tree prized for its glossy, lance-shaped leaves and edible chestnuts. In summer, it produces long, creamy-yellow catkins, followed by spiny husks containing the nuts in autumn. Its broad, spreading crown makes it ideal for parks or large gardens. It prefers well-drained soils and develops a rugged, deeply fissured bark with age.
Average mature height: 20–30 m | Canopy spread: 15–20 m
Castanea sativa is a large, majestic tree prized for its glossy, lance-shaped leaves and edible chestnuts. In summer, it produces long, creamy-yellow catkins, followed by spiny husks containing the nuts in autumn. Its broad, spreading crown makes it ideal for parks or large gardens. It prefers well-drained soils and develops a rugged, deeply fissured bark with age.
Average mature height: 20–30 m | Canopy spread: 15–20 m
