Castanea mollissima - 80-100 CM C5 WHIP

Description
The Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is an upright garden plant with decorative, brown fruits. It produces white flowers this June. The Chinese Chestnut also has dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 18 metres and is around 15 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese Chestnut are dark green.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese Chestnut has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese Chestnut is upright in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white flowers appear in June.

Fruit
The brown fruits of Castanea mollissima are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Solitary, park