Deciduous tree with lanceolate, toothed, glossy leaves and great ornamental value. It thrives in mild climates with normal humidity and cool soils. The chestnut is generally a large tree and its height can reach 25-35 meters. Chestnut trees are large, centuries-old trees, either native or cultivated for their delicious fruit and good quality timber, as well as as ornamentals in various parks.
Leaves
The leaves are simple, lanceolate with serrate margins and pointed tops. The base of the leaves is subrounded and they have a short petiole. Their length varies from 12-20 cm, while the width from 3-6 cm. Its leaves are alternated.
Terrain
Suitable soils for the cultivation of the chestnut are considered sandy or loamy soils as well as soils derived from the disintegration of shale or granite rocks. It should be deep with good drainage.
Position
It is planted in sunny positions and protected from strong winds. It grows in areas with a mild climate and high rainfall.
Watering
It has moderate water requirements, except in the summer months when it needs enough water. Irrigation during the period of flowering and fruit development must be done with a certain schedule so that there is sufficient moisture in the soil.
Durability
It is sensitive to spring frosts, because in that period the new vegetation develops and the various flower parts are formed.
Lubrication
Fertilization is considered essential for good production and is done mainly with nitrogen and potash fertilizers. It needs regular watering and the application of a rational oil treatment. Fertilization provides the plants with the necessary nutrients to be strong.
Pruning
Configuration pruning: It is done in the winter after the fruits have been collected. We remove parts of the plant to create an opening inside the crown.
Fruit pruning: It is severe pruning that is done on old, diseased or neglected trees or on those that we want to drastically reduce their size.
Enemies and Diseases
The most common enemy of the chestnut tree is the fruit borer, which attacks the fruit, the chestnut.
An important disease is melanosis, which affects the roots and causes drying of the leaves and young shoots. Also, chestnut canker, where the fungus enters the trunk and creates lumps on the stem and branches.
Pot 9 L Plant height 1,70-2,00 m