Castanea sativa 'Maraval' - 125-150 CM C6 WHIP

Description
The Sweet chestnut 'Maraval' (Castanea sativa) is a broad, large tree that produces green-white flowers arranged in catkins with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. Brown fruits emerge from these from October. They are large and exude a strong fragrance. The Sweet chestnut 'Maraval' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and fissured like a net.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Castanea vesca.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, thermophilic, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet chestnut 'Maraval' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, coarsely serrated. Sweet chestnut 'Maraval' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, net-like torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Sweet chestnut 'Maraval' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Castanea sativa 'Maraval' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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.

Fertiliser varieties
This plant is not self-fertile and needs other varieties with a suitable flowering period nearby to produce fruit.

Flower
The green-white flowers of Sweet chestnut 'Maraval' appear in catkins from May to June. These are strongly scented.

Fruit
Castanea sativa 'Maraval' forms brown, large fruits with a mealy flavour. The skin of the fruit is prickly. Ripening time from October.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, cooking

Shoots
The shoots of Castanea sativa 'Maraval' are red-brown in colour.

Root
Castanea sativa 'Maraval' is a deep-rooting plant.