Castanea sativa – Sweet Chestnut Tree – Fruit & Nut Tree – 6ft Tall Extra Large in 7.5 Litre Pot – Instant Impact – By Direct Plants
Grow your own delicious, home-grown chestnuts while adding a majestic, long-lived tree to your garden with this extra-large Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa). Supplied at an impressive 6ft tall in a 7.5 litre pot, this strong, well-established tree delivers instant impact for instant gardening, making it perfect for larger gardens, orchards, or feature planting.
Renowned for its glossy green foliage and impressive size at maturity, the Sweet Chestnut is a classic British tree that offers both ornamental beauty and edible rewards. In summer, it produces long, creamy-yellow catkins, followed by spiky husks containing sweet, edible chestnuts in autumn.
Why Sweet Chestnut is so special:
• Produces edible chestnuts – perfect for roasting, cooking, and seasonal dishes
• Extra-large 6ft specimen – provides instant height and garden presence
• Attractive foliage and flowers – adds ornamental value throughout the seasons
• Long-lived and hardy – a lasting investment tree for UK gardens
• Develops into a large, majestic tree over time
• Instant impact for instant gardening – enjoy immediate structure and future rewards
Perfect for:
• Large gardens, orchards, or paddocks
• Creating a feature tree with edible benefits
• Adding height, shade, and long-term structure
• Wildlife-friendly planting schemes
Planting Guide:
• Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sunny position
• Allow space to grow into a large, mature tree
• Water regularly during establishment
• Minimal pruning required once established
Key Features:
• Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut Tree) approx. 6ft tall
• Supplied in a 7.5 litre pot with a strong, established root system
• Extra-large, healthy specimen for instant impact
• Produces edible chestnuts in autumn
• Attractive foliage and seasonal interest
• Ideal for orchards, large gardens, and feature planting
• Part of our premium range of fruiting and ornamental trees
• Check out our planting guide to help your tree thrive
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, premium-quality fruit trees.
You will receive 1 Castanea sativa approx. 6ft tall in a 7.5 litre pot – a beautiful, productive tree offering instant presence, long-term structure, and delicious home-grown chestnuts for years to come.
