Technical sheet
Castanea sativa
diaplant.pt · 21/09/2026
Sweet Chestnut · Castanea sativa
Size
Extra Large
Mature Height
15–30 m
Mature Spread
10–20 m
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Rounded, Spreading
Heat Tolerance
High
Drought Tolerance
Moderate
Sun
Full Sun
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a–9a
Care Level
Easy
Growth Rate
Medium
Soil Types
Well Drained, Acidic, Sandy, Loamy
Salt Tolerance
Low
Flower Colour
Cream, Yellow
Flowering Season
June – July
Ornamental Interest
Foliage (Year-round), Pods / Fruit, Autumn Colour
Pest Resistance
Moderately Resistant
Disease Resistance
Vulnerable
Native Range
Southern Europe, Western Asia
Landscape Uses
Shade Tree, Specimen / Focal Point
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