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Castanea sativa
Sweet Chestnut Tree
Common Name: Sweet ChestnutLatin Name: Castanea sativaSoil: Fertile well drained soil. Dislikes shallow chalky soil.Position: Full sunny or partial shadeHeight in 10 years: 8mFlowering period/colour: July/Yellowish-green male and female catkinsThe Sweet Chestnut is a large broad headed tree, well known and cultivated for its edible fruits. The bark on older trees is deeply ridged in a spiral pattern. Dark green, glossy leaves turn yellow in autumn. Spikes of creamy flowers in summer are followed by spiny light green husks containing the brown chestnuts.
Vaccinium Bluecrop
Bluecrop Blueberry Plant
Common Name: Blueberry BluecropLatin Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'Soil: Well drained, peaty, acid soil requiredPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Early to mid AugustFruit size/colour: Large, firm, light blue berriesThis variety of blueberry features a wonderful crop of tasty blueberries which are ready in early August. The plant itself is an upright and vigorous grower and has very attractive autumn colouring. The Bluecrop benefits greatly from being planted near another species to improve chances of cross pollination.