The sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa), also known as the Spanish chestnut or European chestnut, is a species of tree in the family Fagaceae, native to Southern Europe and Asia Minor, and …

Find out all about the tree from which our classic Christmas nut grows. Learn where to find sweet chestnut, what it looks like and how it is used.

European chestnut is a one of the largest species of chestnut trees with a trunk topping out around 7 feet in diameter and rising to about 95 feet high at maturity. It has a pyramidal …

Jan 18, 2025 · Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) is a popular tree primarily cultivated for its edible nuts. However, it also has some ornamental value for its wide trunk, showy flowers, and …

All you need to know about Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa).

The sweet chestnut is famous for its shiny brown fruits, or 'chestnuts', that are wrapped in a spiky, green casing and make a tasty winter treat. Look for this tree in woodlands in South East …

Mar 10, 2025 · Learn how to grow and care for Sweet Chestnut trees with our comprehensive guide. Discover optimal growing conditions, seasonal care tips, common issues, propagation …

A large vigorous deciduous tree with rugged, grooved bark and glossy, serrate, oblong-lanceolate leaves to 20cm in length. Male catkins to 15cm in length, yellowish, followed by spiny fruits …

Nov 17, 2024 · Castanea sativa, or sweet chestnut, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae, native to Europe and Asia Minor, and widely cultivated throughout the temperate …

May 11, 2022 · Castanea sativa, sweet chestnut, is a deciduous tree, found growing throughout the UK. It's not a UK native – it hails from southern Europe, western Asia and North Africa. …