Sources

GBIF - Castanea sativa (species) taxonomy record — Plant family
GBIF — Scientific name
RHS Pests A–Z; UC IPM Pest Notes — Pest vulnerabilities
RHS Plants for Pollinators; Kew; PFAF — Insect types
PFAF — Plant family, Height (cm), Lifespan, Edible, Needs pollination, Sun needs, Water needs
PFAF (Plants For A Future) — Root depth
PFAF (Plants For A Future) — Min. hardiness temp (°C)
Sprent 2009, Legume Nodulation (Wiley-Blackwell); actinorhizal genera per Pawlowski & Demchenko 2012 — Nitrogen fixer
Wikipedia — Plant family, Scientific name, Height (cm), Lifespan, Edible, Needs pollination

Sweet Chestnut

tree

Castanea sativa

Long-lived large tree. Plant two for cross-pollination. Edible nuts inside spiny burrs. First crops 5–10 years. Distinct from horse chestnut (inedible).

Deciduous tree
Nut-producing
Drought-tolerant
Long-lived

🐝 Needs pollinators

Pests & beneficial insects

🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.

Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldExcellent, ChervilExcellent and EndiveExcellent nearby.

How to grow Sweet Chestnut

Space1000 cm apart
GrowFull sun

Water: Medium · Height: 2000 cm · Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic — dislikes lime

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Sources

GBIF - Castanea sativa (species) taxonomy record — Plant family
GBIF — Scientific name
RHS Pests A–Z; UC IPM Pest Notes — Pest vulnerabilities
RHS Plants for Pollinators; Kew; PFAF — Insect types
PFAF — Plant family, Height (cm), Lifespan, Edible, Needs pollination, Sun needs, Water needs
PFAF (Plants For A Future) — Root depth
PFAF (Plants For A Future) — Min. hardiness temp (°C)
Sprent 2009, Legume Nodulation (Wiley-Blackwell); actinorhizal genera per Pawlowski & Demchenko 2012 — Nitrogen fixer
Wikipedia — Plant family, Scientific name, Height (cm), Lifespan, Edible, Needs pollination

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Sources

GBIF - Castanea sativa (species) taxonomy record — Plant family
GBIF — Scientific name
RHS Pests A–Z; UC IPM Pest Notes — Pest vulnerabilities
RHS Plants for Pollinators; Kew; PFAF — Insect types
PFAF — Plant family, Height (cm), Lifespan, Edible, Needs pollination, Sun needs, Water needs
PFAF (Plants For A Future) — Root depth
PFAF (Plants For A Future) — Min. hardiness temp (°C)
Sprent 2009, Legume Nodulation (Wiley-Blackwell); actinorhizal genera per Pawlowski & Demchenko 2012 — Nitrogen fixer
Wikipedia — Plant family, Scientific name, Height (cm), Lifespan, Edible, Needs pollination

Sweet Chestnut

tree

Castanea sativa

Long-lived large tree. Plant two for cross-pollination. Edible nuts inside spiny burrs. First crops 5–10 years. Distinct from horse chestnut (inedible).