Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Sweet chestnut, also known as European chestnut, European horse chestnut, Marron
The sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) is indigenous to southern Europe and has historically provided one of the region's oldest food sources. This tree flourishes in weathered, acidic soil.
Key Facts About Sweet chestnut
Attributes of Sweet chestnut
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m to 35 m
Spread
9 m to 15 m
Leaf Color
Green Variegated
Flower Size
1 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green White
Scientific Classification of Sweet chestnut
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Beeches, walnuts, and allied trees
Family
Beech
Genus
Chestnuts
Species
Sweet chestnut