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Description
Available Autumn / Winter 2012 - A large deciduous tree, Castanea sativa 'Maravel' has creamy white flower spikes in mid-summer, followed by large crops of light brown edible sweet chestnuts. These are traditionally eaten in the winter time either roasted or baked, peeled and eaten with a pinch of salt or used to make stuffing.
Castanea sativa 'Maravel' is a rare and majestic nutting tree suitable for larger gardens and woodland areas.
Supplied Size: 1.5L container (20 - 30 cm tall)
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Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
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Soil: Any fertile soil.
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Hardiness: Hardy.
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Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
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Habit: Large tree with a rounded crown once established.
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Height: 25 m (82 ft)
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Spread: 20 m (65 ft)
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Notes: These grafted trees will produce nuts as quite young plants.