Chestnuts
The sweet chestnut was introduced into Europe from Sardis, in Asia Minor. The
latin name for sweet chestnut is Castanea sativa, Spanish castanets are
often made from the wood of this tree. Chestnuts have about 180 calories per 100
grams, which is much lower than that of walnuts, almonds, and other nuts.
Chestnuts contain no cholesterol, very little fat, and no gluten.
Grow in deep, well drained, slightly acid, loam soil in sun or partial shade.
Varieties
Chestnuts are available as bare-root two year bushes from November to March.
Trained forms of Chestnuts are available in 12 litre pots all-year-round.
Chestnut ‘Maraval’
A mid-season hybrid variety which has an upright habit and moderate vigour.
Produces shiny, dark mahogany-red nuts. Partially Self Fertile.
Chestnut ‘Marhlac’
An early mid-season hybrid variety which is vigorous and produces large,
mahogany-red nuts that store well. Partially Self Fertile.
Containerised Trees
Two Year Bush 7L £27.00 each Available to Order - Please allow up to 10 days for Delivery/Collection
Chestnut ‘Marron de Lyon’
A traditional mid-season variety whichproduces nuts of high quality.
Containerised Trees
Two Year Bush 7L £27.00 each Available to Order - Please allow up to 10 days for Delivery/Collection
Chestnut ‘Marsol’
An early mid-season variety which produces large nuts with good storage
properties. Best variety for wet areas as this variety has resistance to
anthracnose and ink disease.
Containerised Trees
Two Year Bush 7L £27.00 each Available to Order - Please allow up to 10 days for Delivery/Collection
