BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

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)

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Large tree with a rounded crown once established.
  • Height: 25 m (82 ft)
  • Spread: 20 m (65 ft)

• Notes: These grafted trees will produce nuts as quite young plants.