Castanea sativa 'Glabra' – Castanea sativa 'Glabra'

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Castanea sativa 'Glabra' – Castanea sativa 'Glabra'

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Castanea sativa 'Glabra' is an old cultivated type of Castanea sativa. It grows to be a large tree with a broad, irregular crown that attains approx. 30 m in height and 25 m in width. The elongated leaves are dark green and are remarkable for their glossiness. The bare underside of the leaf is also glossy. The leaves are generally somewhat larger and sturdier than those of the species and have a clearly serrated edge. The flowers and fruit are identical to those of the species. Winter hardiness zone: 6a

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Specifications
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Height
25-30 m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
cream white, flowers in June, July, fragrant flowers
Fruits
edible fruits, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green white July June average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Castanea sativa 'Glabra'

Castanea sativa 'Glabra' can eventually reach a height of 25-30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Castanea sativa 'Glabra' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 25-30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Castanea sativa 'Glabra' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Castanea sativa 'Glabra' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Castanea sativa 'Glabra' blooms in june, july.
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