(castanea sativa) – well known in europe, up to 100' all and can live over 500 years, notable for its sweet and tasty nut (though smaller than other chestnuts), often served roasted or in desserts. called the tree of bread. nuts were also traditionally ground into flour. was also once much used for timber.
a hardy tree, will tolerate all soils and can tolerate drought once established.
contains 15 stratified* seeds
two trees needed for nut production
*these seeds have begun the germination process, and need to stay cold and damp until spring. they can be kept in the fridge with a moist paper towel or sawdust. they can be planted out once the ground has thawed, in pots or direct seeded.
(castanea sativa) – well known in europe, up to 100' all and can live over 500 years, notable for its sweet and tasty nut (though smaller than other chestnuts), often served roasted or in desserts. called the tree of bread. nuts were also traditionally ground into flour. was also once much used for timber.
a hardy tree, will tolerate all soils and can tolerate drought once established.
contains 15 stratified* seeds
two trees needed for nut production
*these seeds have begun the germination process, and need to stay cold and damp until spring. they can be kept in the fridge with a moist paper towel or sawdust. they can be planted out once the ground has thawed, in pots or direct seeded.